It is with much regret we write to inform you that Master Terence Coghlan (Terence Coghlan KC) died on Monday 18 November 2024.

Master Coghlan was called to the Bar in 1968 and took silk in 1993. He was a highly regarded silk who focused his time on legal problems arising from medical matters, in particular clinical negligence. He was experienced in handling landmark cases for defendants as well as acting on behalf of health authorities, trusts, practitioners and health defence organisations.

Master Coghlan was appointed as a Bencher of the Inn in 2004 and served in numerous key roles - including Chair of the Temple Church Committee, where he fostered collaboration between the Inns and encouraged continued amity and commitment to our mutual goals. As a Trustee and Director of the Temple Music Foundation, he was active in supplementing the Church's ecclesiastical work with world-class programmes of music. An active scholarship interviewer, he ensured that the best and brightest new members of the Bar, regardless of their background, have the financial means to access the profession. As Master of the Cellar, he shared his expertise in wine, enhancing many Inn dinners over the years. During his time on the Archive Committee, a number of Book Prize Awards, of which Master HRH The Princess Royal is Patron, were co-ordinated.

The Inn's flag will fly at half-mast in his memory on Thursday 28 November.

For further information about Master Coghlan's funeral service taking place in December 2024 please email Wanda Szwed.