In the 2023 Chambers and Partners Albion Chambers and its members received 22 rankings, of which 8 were the highest band. As a set our Crime and Matrimonial Finance teams ranked in the top tier.
Chambers and the clerking team received the following comments:
“The clerks at Albion are always great. They really can’t do enough to try and help you.”
“The clerks were always quick to respond and to arrange conferences at short notice. They were always extremely polite and helpful.”
“The clerks are second to none. Pragmatic, responsive and, above all else, transparent on cost and willing to at least have the conversation about fees that other chambers are resistant to on some tricky cases.”
“The clerks are all very experienced. They are a joy to work with.”
Our members received many comments along with their ranking including:
Crime, Health & Safety, and Environment
Adam Vaitilingam KC “Adam is very analytical and bright.”
Kate Brunner KC “Kate is a figurehead of the Western Circuit.”
Sarah Regan “”Sarah is an extremely thoughtful and confident advocate.”
Giles Nelson “Giles is a very experienced and affable barrister.”
Alexander West “is a very good advocate.”
Family: Children
Alice Darian “Alice is a fantastic asset in any case, no matter which party is being represented.”
Hayley Griffiths “Hayley is well prepared, and her clients feel well supported and appreciate her ability to present their case.”
Sarah Pope “If you’re up against it in a private children case, Sarah is the counsel you want by your side.”
Fiona Farquhar “She is a tenacious advocate with vast knowledge.”
James Cranfield “James is exceptional on his feet.”
Stephen Roberts “He was always very professional and provided expertise and reassurance to the client at every stage of the case. His advocacy skills are faultless.”
Family: Matrimonial Finance
Charles Hyde KC “Charles remains one of the best financial remedy barristers in the South West.”
Daniel Leafe “He is a force to be reckoned with when he is on his feet in court, but considerate and thoughtful with his clients.”
Nicholas Sproull “Nick is my go-to counsel for complex cases. He is a commanding presence with strong presentational skills and a deft touch with clients.”
Gemma Borkowski “She has a valuable skill set combining tenacious advocacy with a sensitivity towards the client’s needs and priorities.”
Hannah Wiltshire “She is a great advocate and not afraid to fight her client’s corner. She will always go that extra mile.”
The full list of rankings and quotes of chambers and our members can be found on the Chambers and Partners page.