England - London • Public sector

Saunders Law

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Saunders Law is regularly involved in high-profile and cutting edge work in the field of public and administrative law, including major public inquiries, inquests, judicial reviews and other HRA-related claims. Heading the public inquiries team is Cyrilia Knight, who brings extensive expertise handling civil claims against the police and other public authorities to the group. Human rights specialists Nia Williams and Clare Evans are also key contacts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm provides a high-level service concerning public law claims and actions against the state. They are true experts in inquests, judicial review claims and actions against the police.'

  • ‘Saunders Law really delivers for its clients and explores every avenue to find the right and best outcome for clients.’

  • ‘Very committed and passionate lawyers at every level.’

  • ‘I have had the privilege of working closely with Saunders Law over the years, specifically in public inquiry work involving administrative law. Their dedicated and exceptional legal team consistently delivers outstanding results.’

  • 'The team provides a wraparound standard of care for clients while handling cases of the utmost severity and sensitivity.'

  • 'Clare Evans is a fabulous lawyer - nuanced, insightful and meticulous in her approach. She trains and leads her team to uphold the highest standards of client care and case progression.'

  • 'Very committed and passionate lawyers at every level.'

Key clients

  • Grenfell Tower Inquiry
  • Infected Blood Inquiry
  • Covid Inquiry
  • Family of Kyle Maher (Judicial review)
  • BW
  • KTH
  • Family of AK
  • Family of KC

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nia Williams, Cyrilia Knight, Clare Evans