Gerard McDermott is an international barrister who specialises in the most complex personal injury cases. Amongst his most high profile cases Gerard was Lead Counsel for the Health Authority in the Shipman Inquiry and is presently instructed to jointly lead the claims for compensation for over 800 victims of the Grenfell Tower Tragedy. Gerard is passionate about supporting and developing the legal profession and outlines his thoughts how the bar can, and should, change into the future.