Chambers Review
Wells Burcombe offers a highly regarded criminal law practice in St. Albans. The team assists clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, including charges of the utmost seriousness such as murder, people trafficking and drug-related offences. The team also provides specialist expertise in appeals, case reviews and prison law. The team accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They punch above their weight in terms of crime and are exceptionally good for legal aid work."
"The team has years of experience and provides good availability in times of urgency."
"They punch above their weight in terms of crime and are exceptionally good for legal aid work."
"The team has years of experience and provides good availability in times of urgency."
Notable Practitioners
Alan Burcombe is a founding partner of Wells Burcombe. He represents clients in matters concerning sexual offences, drugs and firearms, with additional expertise in fraud and regulatory crime.
"Alan is clever, kind and compassionate. He knows exactly what he is doing."
"Alan has very impressive client skills and technical knowledge."
Founding partner David Wells represents clients faced with the full range of criminal charges, from motoring offences to those concerning drugs, firearms and murder.
"David has extraordinary client management skills and works so hard. He is a fabulous solicitor."
Ravinder Khumra acts for clients charged in relation to a variety of serious criminal offences, including those related to drugs, firearms and historic sexual abuse.
"Ravinder is unflappable and someone you want in your corner."