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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

3 Raymond Buildings stands out for its team of accomplished barristers who offer a dedicated service to police clients. The chambers is perhaps best known in this field for representing police officers in disciplinary matters or parallel criminal proceedings. In addition, the barristers are instructed by police forces in prominent judicial reviews, inquests and public inquiries. One client notes that they are "excellent at bringing in younger barristers, and moulding and developing them. I've never had a bad barrister from there, I know they're always up to the job." Notable recent work includes the accountability review arising from the murder of Chris Kaba by an officer and a matter relating to allegations of racial profiling and unlawful detention of two athletes during a stop and search.

Eddie Holland is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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3 Raymond Buildings is a strong set for police law. The clerks understand the needs of police forces and of solicitors; they know who to pick for you.

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3 Raymond Buildings's clerks are always available, they have always been reliable. They are very good at giving what each case needs.

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I am really satisfied with the clerking at 3 Raymond Buildings. Christina is great, I have a good working relationship with her.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hugh Davies
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Band 1

Hugh Davies KC specialises in police misconduct hearings and is noted for his advocacy skills. He is also active in inquests in relation to fatal police shootings and deaths in custody.

I would recommend Hugh Davies, he is very thorough.

I am a fan of Hugh Davies, he is first-class.

Hugh Davies is one of the best there is; there is not much he hasn't dealt with over the years. He really is the go-to KC.

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Kevin Baumber
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Band 1

Kevin Baumber is a go-to barrister for officers in misconduct proceedings and appeals. He also provides advice to forces on various aspects of police conduct.

Kevin Baumber is the best defence barrister out there. If I were in trouble, I would go to him.

Kevin Baumber is well-regarded for his expertise, he has ground-breaking arguments.

Kevin Baumber is very good, extremely experienced. He is a leading junior in police regulatory work. He has a very attractive manner, he is popular with panels and can be trusted.

Kevin Baumber is a prominent junior, he is very thorough and forensic. He cross-examines very courteously but very effectively. He is in every major misconduct case that takes place.

Kevin Baumber is exceptionally intelligent and is an impressive advocate.

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Matthew Butt
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Band 1

Matthew Butt KC is a talented barrister who is highly regarded for his work on behalf of police forces and officers in inquests and disciplinary proceedings.

Matthew Butt is really good. He is very strong, a no-nonsense practitioner.

Matthew Butt extraordinary and trusted. He is involved on every shooting inquest and inquiry; everyone thinks he is a genius. He's universally feared and respected, he always wins.

Matthew Butt is just terrific. My favourite person for police law advice.

Matthew Butt is very effective. I hear he can turn cases in a way you need to be alert to.

Matthew Butt is outstanding forensically. He can discover facts from papers better than anyone I know. He is a brute force advocate, he pulverises cases.

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Ailsa Williamson
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Band 2

Ailsa Williamson is a well-regarded junior specialising in the representation of police officers in disciplinary or criminal proceedings. She is equally experienced at handling matters arising from excessive use of force and deaths in police custody.

Ailsa Williamson is very good. She is talented and wins the respect of the tribunal.

If I could choose someone to represent me, I would go for Ailsa Williamson.

Ailsa Williamson is very solid and reliable, she is thorough. She is considered and considerate. She is also good with clients.

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Guy Ladenburg
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Guy Ladenburg
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Band 2

Guy Ladenburg is a barrister in demand to represent police officers in misconduct proceedings and forces at inquests. He is also notably experienced in related judicial review claims.

Guy Ladenburg is very meticulous, he will look at every detail. Tactically, he is a good person to have on your side. He can delve into things and really apply the law, which is good.

Guy Ladenburg is very effective, keen and helpful.

Guy Ladenburg is really coming into his own; he keeps progressing, he gets superb results on extremely tough cases. He is a very good pair of hands.

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Patrick Gibbs
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Patrick Gibbs
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Band 2

Patrick Gibbs KC focuses on high-profile police disciplinary cases in which he tends to defend officers. He has also been instructed for forces in matters such as the Manchester Arena Inquiry.

Patrick Gibbs is so technically accomplished in cross examining, I think he is outstanding. I cannot praise his technical advocacy skills enough.

Patrick Gibbs is sublime. He is fantastic with clients, amazing in court, and professional. He is very tactical.

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Alisdair Williamson
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Alisdair Williamson
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Band 3

Alisdair Williamson KC is a well-regarded barrister handling a variety of professional discipline and misconduct cases on behalf of police forces. He demonstrates complementary expertise in criminal matters.

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Robert Morris
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Band 3

Robert Morris enters the rankings this year. He has experience of defending police officers in relation to disciplinary and criminal cases, as well as in inquests. He is adept at handling particularly sensitive and complex disciplinary cases.

Robert Morris is really good with clients and not afraid to throw punches. I use him for difficult clients because he has a good way with them. He is really good with difficult points.

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Nicholas Yeo
New Silks

Nicholas Yeo KC enters the rankings this year. He is a talented barrister who acts for polices forces, primarily in inquests. He has experience of dealing with high profile cases, such as the shooting of Jermaine Baker.

I really like Nicholas Yeo, he is a nice guy, approachable and easy to deal with. He is knowledgeable and on top of his papers.

Nicholas Yeo is highly cerebral, very technical and authoritative. You would not want to get tangled up in legal arguments with him, he handles cases very well.

Nicholas Yeo is streetwise; he is really good with the clients.

Nicholas Yeo is is excellent, he gets used for cases with phones and IT. He has a sense of humour with clients.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Hugh Davies KC
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Matthew Butt KC
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Patrick Gibbs KC
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Patrick Gibbs KC
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Alisdair Williamson KC
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Alisdair Williamson KC
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Nicholas Yeo KC
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Juniors

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Kevin Baumber
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Band 1
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Ailsa Williamson
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Guy Ladenburg
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Guy Ladenburg
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Robert Morris
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Band 3
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