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Matthew Butt KC 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 > Licensing
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Referred to as ‘very well regarded in the licensing field‘. Three Raymond Buildings continues to handle high volumes of licensing work, including juniors in their early years of practice. Michael Bromley-Martin KC‘s ‘wealth of experience in crime brings invaluable input when dealing with cases against the police‘. Matthew Butt KC has a broad licensing practice but stands out for his strength in firearms licensing work. A 2024 silk appointment, Saba Naqshbandi KC represented the Wolseley Group in gaining an extension to the licence of Manzi’s of Soho.
London Bar > Inquests and inquiries
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Police law (forces and constables)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Matthew Butt KC –Three Raymond Buildings ‘Matthew’s forensic ability and power to shape the facts of any case is outstanding. He is also a powerful cross-examiner and delivers submissions with real weight, charm and gravity. He is intimidated by nothing and no one. ‘
London Bar > Crime
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Matthew Butt KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Matthew is phenomenal and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very helpful in his advice whilst his advocacy is a masterclass. He is a tenacious advocate who never loses sight of the bigger strategic picture.’