Kate Brunner KC
'Kate is thorough, considered and always well-prepared.'
Albion Chambers‘ inquests and inquiries team has an established reputation leading for NHS trusts and has recently led on cases for bereaved families and local authorities and are often instructed in high-profile inquests. ’Remaining composed even in the most challenging of cases’, David Sapiecha has a specialised practice that covers representing county councils in inquests into accidental deaths and deaths at work, while also sitting as an assistant coroner. ‘A composed and reassuring presence’, Alexander West led on a number of highly public and contentious inquests concerning deaths in care and custody, a number of which engaged provisions under EHCR Article 2.
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David Sapiecha
‘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.'
Alexander West
He 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.'