Albion Chambers

In the 2025 Chambers and Partners rankings publication, Albion Chambers and its members received 26 rankings in total, 8 of which were in the highest band. As a set, our Family/Matrimonial Finance teams continue to be ranked in the top band, whilst our Crime team also ranked highly. Thank you to everyone who provided referees and testimonials. Full rankings can be found below. https://lnkd.in/e2y8sESe

Following their successful completion of pupillage, we are delighted that Yaavar Afshin and Arthur Sutton have accepted tenancy at Albion Chambers. Chambers Director Nick Jeanes says ‘Both Yaavar and Arthur have shown real professionalism and enthusiasm over the course of their pupillages and I am delighted they have accepted tenancy at Albion. I am confident that both will further strengthen our existing membership, and prove to be a real asset to Chambers going forward.’ https://lnkd.in/eWNy5HFn

Another very strong performance in the Legal 500 rankings for Albion Chambers this year, with a total of 42 rankings, 9 more than last year. Of these rankings, 17 were Tier 1. As a set, we ranked in the highest tier for Business and Regulatory Crime (Including Health and Safety), Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy, and Inquests and Inquiries. We were also highly ranked in Crime (General and Fraud) and Family: Children and Domestic Violence. Thank you to everyone who provided referees and testimonials. Full rankings can be found below. https://lnkd.in/gt6pwyxB

We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Wainwright KC as a door tenant. Jeremy brings a wealth of criminal experience and adds to the already strong offering Albion have across the board for Criminal work. Described in the directories as “an impressive silk who is persuasive and effective”, “A knowledgeable down to earth advocate who puts clients at ease” and “… a ferocious advocate for his clients. His constant attention to detail and his thorough preparation enable him to produce beautiful advocacy without fear of contradiction.” We are pleased that Jeremy has decided to join Albion as he expands his practice onto the Western Circuit. Senior Clerk Chris Norman said “Jeremy’s addition brings further strength and depth to the Albion Crime Team and reinforces our ability to provide first-rate advocacy services for our clients in the full spectrum of criminal cases. Jeremy has a reputation for having a strong rapport with solicitors and clients and I look forward to developing his specialist defence practice at Albion”. If you would like to find out more about Jeremy or discuss instructing him in a matter, please do not hesitate to contact our Criminal Clerks who will be delighted to assist. https://lnkd.in/e3UFr9ZZ

Albion Chambers was delighted to welcome over 100 delegates to our annual Public Child Law Seminar on Friday. All of the speakers – both internally and externally, did a fantastic job, covering a wide range of topics. Thank you again to all of our delegates for attending. https://lnkd.in/emn5wV9V

Albion Chambers are delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Hyde KC to the Family Circuit Bench, where he will begin sitting at Bristol County Court on the 1st of October. Charles has spent the majority of his career at Albion Chambers where he was Head of Chambers between 2015 and 2019. We congratulate and wish Charles the very best with his appointment. https://lnkd.in/eKfFZitN

Edward Hetherington successfully prosecutes murder trial https://lnkd.in/evpt35Mq

Nicholas Sproull and Gemma Borkowski write - Standish and its application so far... https://lnkd.in/eUv3TeZg

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A reminder our Mini-Pupillage application window is open until Wednesday 31st July. For more information on how to apply please see below. https://lnkd.in/e8jHm7zN