Adam Vaitilingam KC
‘Adam is outstanding. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and procedure. He is incredibly considerate of his instructing solicitor and will go above and beyond to provide the most comprehensive of services.’
Albion Chambers is ‘an excellent set of chambers, offering a wide-range of legal assistance and great strength in depth’. Adam Vaitilingam KC recently defended an man accused of the murder of two schoolboys in Bristol. Edward Hetherington, noted as ’an exceptional advocate in court’, represented a defendant in a double murder case arising from a long-standing turf war, where the accused was alleged to have driven a group of teenagers around Knowle in search of targets for a retaliatory attack. Charley Pattison, ‘a committed, passionate and fearless advocate’ who is ’always well prepared and willing to go the extra mile’, represented one of the four individuals charged with murder and secured a conviction only for robbery of the victim’s housemate.
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- 'The clerks at Albion Chambers are very experienced. Charlotte Fryer is all over everything and quick to assist in resolving any issues.'
- 'Joanna Cload always goes out of her way to find a counsel’s assistance, particularly at short notice.'
Lawyers
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.
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.
Edward Hetherington
‘Edward is a strong and fearless advocate who knows how to express complex points to make them understandable to juries.’
Charley Pattison
‘Charley is an excellent communicator. She has expertise in representing people with complex mental health or communication difficulties. Her manner in court is persuasive and directed.’
Sarah Regan
‘Sarah is a fearless advocate. She is unafraid of lengthy and complex questioning, covering every point with a thoroughness second to none.’
Rupert Russell
Emily Heggadon
'Emily is a hard-working, diligent barrister. She advances her cases with great care and thought and leaves no stone unturned.'
Lucy Taylor
'Lucy is approachable. Her commitment and work rate are excellent, and she is always on top of her brief.'