Specialist inquest and inquiry solicitor Emily Driver joins law firm Leigh Day’s Liverpool office

Emily has been a member of the legal teams representing families in statutory public inquiries including the Manchester Arena Inquiry and the Covid-19 Inquiry and has also supported families through inquests.

Emily will work in the human rights team in our Liverpool office led by partner Leanne Devine. She will specialise in representing bereaved families where their loved one has died in circumstances involving public authorities, such as people who have died whilst detained under the Mental Health Act, in police custody, and in prison.

Emily is a member of Inquests Lawyers Group and a member of Young Legal Aid Lawyers. She was also shortlisted for the Rising Star Award at the Liverpool Law Society Awards in 2021.

Emily is the most recent member of Leigh Day’s Liverpool office following a recent move to the Plaza as it continues its expansion in the region. Leigh Day’s Liverpool office was granted a Legal Aid Contract for inquests and claims against public authorities in September 2024.

Emily said:

“I am delighted to be joining Leigh Day, who do incredibly important work representing victims and fighting against injustice.

“I very much look forward to joining Leanne Devine’s stellar team and helping them continue to go from strength to strength.”

Leanne Devine, human rights partner at Leigh Day, said:

“I am sure that Emily will be a valuable asset to our team, and I am thrilled that we will be working together.”

“Our team in Liverpool do vital work to support people in the region following the death of their loved one.  Their loved one’s death has very often occurred in tragic circumstances where Coroners and other bodies are conducting various investigations.”

“With Emily on board we will be in an even stronger position to provide the support and representation to families when they need it the most.”