Inquests and inquiries
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
David Sapiecha
Albion Chambers‘He remains composed even in the most challenging of cases, but is tenacious in his approach to the investigation of the issues and the required instructions.'
Louise Asprey
St John’s Chambers‘She has a kind way of asking questions in a sensitive hearing, but equally is persuasive and knows when to stand her ground.'
Marcus Coates-Walker
1 Crown Office Row'Deeply passionate barrister who works tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes. Lay clients are very fond of him; they appreciate his tactful delivery and the knowledge he will fight to do the very best for them.'
Rhodri Jones
St John’s Chambers
Lauren Karmel
St John’s Chambers‘Lauren is a talented advocate who is an asset to both families and the wider legal team at inquest. Her commitment to her client and her resolve during questioning of difficult witnesses helps uncover answers to questions long asked by bereaved families.’
Rachel Segal
St John’s Chambers 'Bright, knowledgeable, responsive but also extremely personable. Great at building a rapport with the witnesses involved.'
Alexander West
Albion ChambersHe has a remarkable ability to calm even the most passionate clients, and his tranquil demeanour carries over into the courtroom. His expertise in coronial law and procedure is impressive, and his advocacy is both concise and compelling.'
Emma Zeb
Gatehouse Chambers 'Emma is an exceptional all-round barrister. She gauges what is required and consistently adopts the correct pitch and content for advocacy and any response required. She is highly regarded by the judges and coroners she appears before.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
