Rachel Segal - Inquests & Public Inquiries
Call: 2013
Inn: Lincoln’s Inn
Rachel is extremely good with clients and her advocacy is excellent. She is also incredibly strong on anything related to relief from sanctions.”
Directory Quotes
Rachel has an unrivalled attention to detail, excellent response times, and is a thoughtful and concise advocate.”
Rachel has impeccable attention to detail, and is able to give quick and firm advice on difficult questions.”
Rachel is an approachable barrister who provides reasoned and concise advice.’
“A strong, organised and approachable barrister, who goes above and beyond to be available to deal with urgent matters. She is patient and understanding with clients, and is excellent at explaining complex matters in layman’s terms.”
Seminars & Events
- Forthcoming Event
Clinical negligence conference: 24 hours in A&E - medical claims in an emergency setting
Venue: St George's, just off Park Street, Bristol - Past Event
Clinical negligence conference - delayed diagnosis of cancer
Venue: Bristol Marriott Royal College Green
Qualifications & awards:
- BPTC (Nottingham Law School) – very competent (top in year in commercial litigation and employment litigation)
- Grad LLB (Nottingham Law School) – first class
- GDL (University of Plymouth) – distinction
- PhD (Newcastle University)
- PGCertHE (Open University)
- MA by research (University of Leeds)
- BA (Hons) in Music with English Literature (University of Leeds)
Professional memberships:
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Employment Law Bar Association
- Women Lawyers’ Division
- Member of the Western Circuit
- Member of the Western Circuit’s Women’s Forum
Additional information:
Before training for the Bar, Rachel was a full-time academic for many years, lecturing in musicology and specialising in Golden Era Hollywood film scoring and latterly working in Higher Education Policy Research. She is a recognised expert on the composer Franz Waxman (a particular focus of her PhD) on whom she has contributed a range of publications, including a Composer of the Week series for BBC Radio 3. She was until recently a professional classical cellist and singer.
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