With its ‘helpful and responsive team’, Albion Chambers is well-known for acting for the NHS trusts, as well as public bodies and services. Kate Brunner KC is ’a formidable advocate with a commanding presence’ and has an extensive practice that covers all kinds of investigations - she chaired the Manx government's review into its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. David Sapiecha is the ‘go-to for all matters relating to inquests’ and acted for the event organiser in an inquest into the death of a man who drowned in the lake during the Blenheim Palace Triathlon. Alexander West is known for his ’succinct and persuasive advocacy’ and was instructed on the inquest into the death of a man who, after receiving inpatient psychiatric care and returning to HMP Parc, where he was serving a nineteen-year sentence for GBH with intent, died after refusing food and water.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nick Jeanes and Ken Duthie are always willing to help and will endeavour to find appropriate counsel, often at short notice.'
- 'Ken Duthie is fantastic. He always goes over and above to ensure that everything runs smoothly.'
- 'The clerks are very responsive and will do all they can to assist with any query or new instruction. The regulatory clerk, Ken Duthie, is very reliable.'
- 'Albion Chambers is a go-to and fantastic set. The clerks are easy to communicate with, and the availability of counsel is great.'
- 'Albion Chambers has an excellent team of inquest practitioners who can deal with the full range of matters.'
- 'Albion Chambers has a strong offering in the inquests and inquiries space on the Western Circuit, with a growing team and plenty of strong performers at a senior level.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
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 ‘David is a class act. He is collected and controlled and approaches all matters with a sense of humour which instils a sense of confidence when faced with even the most daunting case.’
Alexander West
Albion Chambers ‘Alex is meticulously well-prepared, a brilliant tactician and impressive on his feet. He always seems to know the right approach to getting the best outcome.’