Inquests & Public Inquiries
- Represented two police officers involved in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes at Stockwell Underground station at an inquest lasting three months before Sir Michael Wright KC and in associated judicial review proceedings (led by KC).
- Represented a charity which provides health and social care services at a sensitive, two-week Article 2 inquest concerning the death of a patient at a specialist mental health unit. At the conclusion of the inquest, the Jury delivered positive findings that the care decisions made were reasonable and rejected a suggestion that the death was contributed to by neglect.
- Represented a charity following an incident in which a resident in shared accommodation managed by the charity was fatally stabbed by another resident. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/kyle-maher-young-father-who-was-stabbed-to-death-in-tooting-had-got-engaged-days-earlier-a3446916.html
- Represented a major transport company at an inquest into the death of a man who suffered a cardiac arrest whilst being detained after travelling on the Metrolink in Manchester. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/jack-barnes-tribute-metrolink-police-12343316
- Represented Thomas Cook at an inquest into the death of a passenger in Egypt. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-48871242
- Represented Planet Coconut Ltd at the inquest into the death of Celia Marsh, who died after eating a wrap purchased from Pret a Manger in Bath. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-62919404
- Represented a company at the inquest into the death of Hannah Jacobs, who died after drinking a hot chocolate purchased from Costa Coffee in Barking. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77lr0ellddo.
Selected Cases
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Qualifications
- LLB (Hons), University of Bristol
- BVC, College of Law, London
Memberships
- ARDL
- HSLA
Recommendations
“Sandesh is definitely a silk in the making.” “Head and shoulders above any other junior working in health and safety.” “A class act, he is very smooth and succinct but does not take rubbish points.” “Has a forensic eye for detail which is unrivalled.”
(2025)
“Sandesh’s attention to detail is second to none. He is smart and thinks outside the box.” “Understated and technically brilliant which is a particularly good combination for difficult matters in this field of work.”
(2025)
“Excellent all round. Thorough, impressive, focused and meticulous in his preparation. He is all over a case and is a go-to for complex cases – he’s got it all.”
(2024)
“He is extremely intelligent and brilliant on technical cases involving science which he is able to bring down into a more simple form.” “Sandesh is an exceptional and articulate barrister. His tactical and strategic approach is impressive.”
(2024)
“Extremely bright, very thorough and has great attention to detail. He gets right to the heart of a case. His advocacy is clear and very impressive.” “His attention to detail and preparation are first class and he has great client care but can be firm when necessary …. he will always ensure that the client’s position is protected and stand his ground.”
(2023)
“Really gets into the detail and is very methodical. He has a great eye for detail and is able to anticipate the issues in advance.” “A very smooth and effective advocate.” “He is extremely diligent, thorough and very good with clients.” “He is incredibly impressive, a brilliant advocate. He is meticulous, thorough and one of the most hard-working barristers I know.”
(2022)
“Whether leading or being led, Sandesh has an intimate knowledge of the documents and facts from the very outset in a case. This ability to “get into” the case stand him apart from his competitors and his preparation is unrivalled. He is able to adapt and think on his feet at a moments notice and it really gives clients faith that they are in good hands. He is always thinking about the bigger picture and understands the commercial implications for clients.” “He’s incredibly diligent, hard-working, and his attention to detail is second to none. A brilliant junior.”
(2021)
