Saunders Law is known for its high-profile and cutting-edge work in public and administrative law, regularly acting in judicial reviews, public inquiries, inquests, and Human Rights Act claims concerning the exercise of state power. The firm is particularly skilled in representing individuals challenging public authority decisions in complex and sensitive matters. Nia Williams plays a key role in the practice, bringing extensive post-qualification experience in handling judicial reviews, inquiries, inquests, and civil claims against public bodies.
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Testimonials
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‘Saunders Law is a boutique firm with great depth of expertise in its areas of practice.’
‘Clare Evans is a standout lawyer, I have recommended her to personal contacts who have been bereaved and going through difficult times, and I know she will be 100% reliable in their corner and look after them with a combination of warmth and strategic legal acumen that is second to none.’
‘This team is among the strongest inquiry teams in the market, capable of providing all the related public law work (judicial review) related to it.’
'Jag Bahra is an exceptionally committed human rights/civil liberties lawyer who can always see the fresh angle on complex cases.'
'Hugely efficient and generous with time and attention.'
'Enthusiasm, expertise, and commitment.'
Key clients
- Grenfell Tower Inquiry and civil claims
- UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry (FEMHO and CATA clients)
- Keyham Inquest and civil claims
- Frank Jackson Inquest and civil claims
- Undercover Policing Inquiry
- Kyle Maher inquest, Judicial Review and civil claims
- Family of Andrew Brown inquest and civil claims
Work highlights
Representing a number of clients in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and related civil claims.
Inquest and civil claim following the death of a young man who was fatally struck by a police vehicle at a pedestrian crossing in November 2019, for which the officer was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Nia Williams; Cyrilia Davies-Knight; Jag Bahra; Clare Evans