Three Raymond Buildings is ‘a powerhouse for extradition law’, with members at the forefront of the largest and most decisive extradition cases, and the set can boast depth of experience at the silk and junior levels alike. Illustrating the depth of experience in the set in prominent extradition instructions, James Lewis KC and the ’hugely knowledgeable’ Clair Dobbin KC appeared for the US Government in the Julian Assange extradition proceedings. ‘Tenacious and well-prepared’, Rachel Barnes KC led Amanda Bostock on behalf of the prosecution in Republic of Montenegro v Dusko Knezevic, the first Montenegrin extradition request of a banker accused of fraud, which involved considerations of rights under ECHR articles 3 and 6. Rachel Scott KC took silk in 2025, and recent work includes representing a former investment banker facing extradition to the US on corruption charges.
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Position
Joint Head of Chambers.
A specialist in both civil and criminal cases. Vastly experienced in criminal, civil and commercial fraud, extradition, regulatory work, contempt, public international law and judicial review matters. Appears frequently at first instance, the Court of Appeal and in the Privy Council and the Supreme Court as well as other foreign jurisdictions being additionally called ad hoc to the bars of Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Brunei, Trinidad and Tobago and Ireland. Often used as an experienced litigation strategist and advocate who can advise and represent companies and individuals in respect of commercial, regulatory and criminal issues, particularly those with an international dimension. Extensive trial and appellate experience in matters of mutual assistance, extradition and commercial fraud, which encompasses international cooperation concerning search and seizure of documents, letters of request, warrants and other international treaty matters. Has acted for and against at least 20 overseas governments.
Career
Called 1987, Gray’s Inn; admitted ad hoc to the Bars of Gibraltar and the Crown Colony of the Cayman Islands; Attorney General’s list since 2000; assistant recorder 2000; SILK 2002. Appointed to the criminal committee of the Judicial Studies Board 2008; member of the advisory group to the sentencing guidelines council 2010; authorised to sit as judge of the Central Criminal Court 2011; deputy High Court judge assigned to the Administrative Court 2013; appointed to the SFO Prosecution List 2013. Election Commissioner (High Court Appointment) 2016. Joint Head of Chambers 2020.
Education
BSc (Hons); Diploma in Law.
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- 'Senior Clerk Eddie Holland is absolutely fantastic, always available and will resolve immediately any issue.'
- 'Fantastic clerking room.'
- 'Three Raymond Buildings is an excellent set of chambers with strength and depth in its advocates. The quality of advocacy that you can expect from a member of this chambers is of a consistently impressive standard.'
- '3RB is an excellent extradition set, and members of chambers are frequently instructed in high profile and cutting edge extradition cases. The barristers who practice in this area are consistently excellent.'
- 'Three Raymond Building are a set now offering real strength in depth at both silk and junior level.'
- 'One of the standout sets for extradition work, total class and a real depth of experience and expertise. Some great junior members coming through in extradition.'