Law firms A public inquiry: Fieldfisher’s Smith serves as lead counsel as Litvinenko inquiry starts Legal Business · 27 January 2015 · 2 min read The Bar Fieldfisher A public inquiry into the London death of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has opened at the High Court this morning (27 January), with Fieldfisher partner Martin Smith serving as lead solicitor.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryEversheds Sutherland promotes 25 to partner in 2026 round, as host of UK firms announce promotionsLaw firmsKate Peacock14 Apr 2026The long view: which LB100 firms have performed best over the last ten years?Law firm dataAlex Ryan27 Feb 2026Thirty firms win roles in revamped £820m government legal panel – with three new appointmentsLaw firmsTheresa Hargreaves4 Dec 2025A&O Shearman only firm to pick up new KC as silk appointments riseLaw firmsAlex Ryan27 Jan 2025‘You don’t get a choice about whether you’re a role model’ – shifting the LGBTQ+ dial in lawLaw firmsAmy Ulliott26 Jun 2024Silk and steel: Women lead the way in latest QC round as five solicitors make the cutLaw firmsTom Baker7 Jan 2022Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025