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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'Senior Clerk Eddie Holland is absolutely fantastic, always available and will resolve immediately any issue.'
'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.'

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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.

Ben Watson KC

2025 Silks

Rachel Scott KC

'Rachel is extremely clever and is outstanding at drafting – her written work is clear, precise, and always persuasive. She has a real command of language and a talent for expressing complex arguments in a compelling way. She’s also excellent with clients: straightforward, calm, and highly responsive. A top-class KC who brings sharp thinking and real clarity to every case.'

2024 Silks

Joel Smith KC

‘Joel is a class act. He is a pleasure to work with, as he can get to the nub a complex issue in a millisecond and make it appear elementary. He is incredibly hard-working and responsive.’

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.