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Craig Court

Partner and Head of Public Law & Private Litigation

Partner and Head of Public Law and Private Litigation, Craig has developed a niche specialism in pursuing a broad range of complex cases including:

  • Death in Custody;
  • False Imprisonment;
  • Unlawful Arrest;
  • Trespass;
  • Assault and Battery;
  • Malicious Prosecution;
  • Misfeasance in Public Office; and
  • Judicial Review.

Craig is regularly instructed in high profile inquests, including Article 2 inquests where deaths have occurred in state detention or as a result of state failings. He also specialises in bringing actions under the Human Rights Act.

Craig is a Solicitor-Advocate having gained his higher rights of audience meaning that he is able to offer a full service on litigation and advocacy matters.

He is a member of the Police Action Lawyers Group, a national organisation comprised of solicitors, barristers and legal executives who represent complainants against the police throughout England and Wales.

Craig is also a member of the Inquest Lawyers Group (ILG), which is a national pool of lawyers who are willing and able to provide preparation and legal representation for bereaved families. Over the last thirty years, ILG members have represented bereaved families in hundreds of inquests into contentious deaths. To find out more please use the following link: Inquest Lawyers Group

As well as the above, Craig has a background in general civil litigation, specifically residential landlord and tenant, property and social security matters and has in excess of 10 years’ experience in those fields.

Craig is involved in many high-profile matters and is currently representing the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru group at the UK Covid Inquiry.

Craig has been ranked in both the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 legal directories.

Chambers & Partners 2025:

Craig has been ranked in Band 3 by Chambers & Partners.

“Craig is very hard-working and has very good judgement. He is good at knowing how to present the case.”

“Craig takes a very sensible approach to cases. He is a calm and confident practitioner.”

“Craig is really skilled at communicating and supporting families.”

Legal 500 2025:

Craig has been recognised as ‘Next Generation Partner’ by Legal 500.

“Under the leadership of the ‘sensitive and super professional’ Craig Court, the team has gained particular skill at handling matters linked to civil liberties and human rights. Despite his relatively junior partner status, Court, who also has higher rights of audience, has been at the forefront of some very high-profile inquests and inquiries, including his work for Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice – Cymru at the UK Covid-19 Statutory Inquiry”

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