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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
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.
Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kevin Baumber is a very experienced barrister in matters relating to the regulation of police officers. He routinely appears on behalf of officers in disciplinary hearings, Police Appeals Tribunals and judicial reviews. He is often sought out to defend charges of gross misconduct and offers additional experience in criminal proceedings.
Strengths
Kevin Baumber is outstandingly bright, massively well prepared and an excellent cross-examiner.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kevin Baumber is a police law specialist barrister who brings considerable expertise to inquest work owing to his role as assistant coroner for Hertfordshire. He focuses his practice in particular on Article 2 inquests arising from deaths in police custody or otherwise involving the police.
Strengths
Kevin is outstandingly bright. He is massively well prepared and an excellent cross-examiner.
Kevin is a very succinct and majestic advocate to listen to.
Crime - London (Bar)
Strengths
Kevin always gives sensible, objective and well-reasoned advice, thereby creating a firm platform on which the case can advance.