Patrick Gibbs KC
‘He is an excellent judge of a case, a great lawyer and has a tremendous rapport with Judges and Prosecution Counsel. He is immensely well respected.'
Three Raymond Buildings clients praise the ‘deep and broad range of counsel who take on the most challenging and high profile of cases’ of the set, and distinguishes itself not only in serious and organised crime, but also for work representing police officers accused of criminal offences. Patrick Gibbs KC is highly experienced in serious crime matters, including sexual offences - he and Luke Ponte represented Sgt Martyn Blake, a CO19 officer who was acquitted of the murder of Chris Kaba - whose involvement in prior shootings was suppressed during the trial - during a live firearms operation. William Emlyn Jones KC was leading counsel to the prosecution in the case of the death of ten-year-old Sara Sharif; her father and stepmother were convicted of murder, with other family members convicted of other serious offences including causing or allowing a child's death.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '3RB are a really strong set with great counsel across the board. '
- '3 Raymond Buildings are a solid set with a wide range of talented Counsel from junior juniors to King's Counsel.'
- 'Excellent all round.'
- '3 Raymond Buildings one of the leading sets in crime.'
- 'I have been very impressed with every member I have instructed bar none.'
- 'Excellent set. Well respected and rightfully so. They have seasoned counsels often available alongside a range of 'up and coming' stars following in the footsteps of those ahead of them.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Michael Bromley-Martin KC
‘First rate and still one of, if not the, very best silks at the Bar. One of the most effective and charismatic silks of our time.’
Hugh Davies KC
Alisdair Williamson KC
‘Alisdair is clearly at the top of his game. His advocacy is truly attractive. He is what you would want a silk to be.'
Matthew Butt KC
‘Matt is an extraordinary figure; he’s incredibly impressive and someone you always want to work with.’
William Emlyn Jones KC
‘An absolute star and a go-to silk. Seriously talented and always makes the right tactical decision.'
Richard Wormald KC
Fabulous advocate with great presence. When he stands up, you just want to listen – a fantastic attribute in a barrister.’
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Nicholas Yeo KC
‘Meticulous in his forensic analysis, engaging with clients whilst tactically very astute in court.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Kevin Baumber
‘Kevin is the pre-eminent junior in the criminal law. He is considered the Bible of knowledge in this field.'
Ailsa Williamson
‘Extremely analytical, cuts through to the issues in the case very quickly. Strong presence in court. Extremely capable at cross examination.’
Eva Niculiu
‘Extremely bright and an excellent advocate.'
Luke Ponte
Neil Saunders
Neil is a silk without the silk. He is very experienced and respected by everyone. He is calm, methodical and has a sharp legal mind.'
John Greany
‘A very strong junior’
Rebecca Hadgett
‘Elegant advocate. Fantastic instinct and always wins the court over.’
Guy Ladenburg
‘A highly experienced and well liked advocate in this field. His turn of phrase is second to none.'