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Matthew Butt KC
Position
A leading Silk practising in inquests and inquiries, police regulation, criminal and extradition law. Matthew has particular expertise in cases relating to terrorism, national security and firearms tactics. He is currently acting in the Manchester Arena, Grenfell Tower and Jermaine Baker public inquiries. He represented the Metropolitan Police Service and Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters in the inquests arising out of the Fishmongers Hall, London Bridge and Palace of Westminster terrorist attacks. An expert in international criminal law, Matthew successfully acted for Colonel Kumar Lama when he was tried at the Old Bailey for war crimes allegedly committed during the Nepalese civil war. Regularly instructed to represent accused officers in police disciplinary hearings and appeals, recent cases include the Sean Rigg and Henry Hicks misconduct cases. Advises and represents on all matters connected with licensed activities, including gambling, alcohol, regulated entertainment, street trading, firearms and taxis before licensing committees and on appeal to the Magistrates’ Court, the Administrative Court and the Court of Appeal. Clients include major casino operators, licensing authorities, the police, national pub operators and festivals.
Career
Call, 2002, Recorder of the Crown Court 2015, Bencher (Gray’s Inn) 2017, Silk 2020, Deputy High Court Judge 2021
Attorney General’s B Panel 2012
Specalist Advocates’ A Panellist for Health & Safety and Environmental Law
Lead Advocacy Trainer, Gray’s Inn
Education
University College London (LLB; Dip Law); Gray’s Inn (2002 Atkin Scholar; 2000 Lord Justice Walker Scholar); English Union American Scholar 2001.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > International crime and extradition
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Licensing
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Matthew Butt KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Matthew’s manner before licensing sub-committees is smooth, measured and always pitched perfectly.’
Three Raymond Buildings garners praise as ‘a leading set for licensing‘. Stephen Walsh KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with extensive expertise in handling the full range of licensing matters. Michael Bromley-Martin KC is ‘tenacious and always willing to go to battle for clients‘, and his recent workload includes advising on premises licensing issues. Firearms licensing work is a key strength for Matthew Butt KC, who is equally adept at handling gambling, liquor and private hire licensing matters. Sarah Le Fevre is regularly instructed by local authorities on both borough and council licensing matters, and Guy Ladenburg has a solid track record in handling liquor licensing mandates.
London Bar > Police law (forces and constables)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Matthew Butt KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Matthew is a very confident and well prepared advocate, with a clear grasp of both the law and tactics of a case. His cross-examination is focused and effective.’