Unforgettable Memorials

Isabella Forshall KC

09/05/1956 - 16/05/2023

In loving memory of Isabella Forshall KC

Remembering the Life of Isabella Forshall KC

It is with deepest sorrow that Chambers announces the death of our beloved colleague, Isabella (“Issy”) Forshall KC, who died suddenly on Tuesday whilst on holiday in Argentina with her husband, Tim, and son, Arthur. Issy also leaves behind their daughter, Mary, and much loved Grandson, Aydin. Words cannot express how shocked and saddened we are at the news of Issy’s untimely passing. Issy was one of the founding members of DSC and has been a stalwart of our Chambers ever since, including being appointed co-Head of the Doughty Street Crime Team in February 2022. She was an example of so many wonderful qualities to all of us, and will be deeply missed. We offer our sincerest condolences to Tim and all of Issy’s family at this distressing time. We realise that many of you will have memories and words that you would like to share with the family, and each other.

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Emma Phipps

17/08/2023

My love and respect to Tim and the rest of the family. I know there's nothing I can say to ease your pain, I just hope you have a lot...

Doughty Street Chambers

11/07/2023

A PERSONAL TRIBUTE TO ISSY FORSHALL (1955-2023), DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS AGM, THURSDAY 6th JULY. By James Wood KC: What is there to say? We are all bereft at the loss...

sarah helm

04/07/2023

I was at school with Izzy in the 70s. She was an extraordinary live wire, full of fun, popular, wild and pretty, cleverer than any of us and obviously going...

Fiona Murphy KC

27/06/2023

These heartfelt messages nearly capture the Issy we all knew and loved but it would be impossible to reflect what Issy meant to all of us in words alone. I...

Alison M Fitch

24/06/2023

I had cause recently to be in touch with Issy, to see whether she could take on a case, I had been in touch in the past, and she was...

Carolyn Taylor

19/06/2023

My first appearance when I qualified as a solicitor was at Newbury Magistrates' court representing Greenham women. I was petrified but Issy, who was there for her client, made sure...

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Emma Phipps

I only met you a couple of times (probably a good thing as it was through being represented by your husband, Tim, in court) but i knew of some of...

Lesley Reynolds

I met Issy socially - a shared house in a housing co-op, early 80s. The twinkle and sharp intelligence were evident about two sentences into the ‘nice to meet you’...

Alessandro Di Francesco

I met you in the pub. You were clever and funny. We talked about work and I was proud to do the same job you did. We met at court...

Ed Henry

When I was being battered in court, in 2003, Issy (my co-defender) generously gave me the heart and strength to continue. Without her, the case would not have turned to...

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