Three Raymond Buildings

Three Raymond Buildings is ‘excellent for inquests and inquiries’. Among the senior end of chambers, Hugh Davies OBE KC acted for West Yorkshire Police in an inquest into the suicide of Anugrah Abraham, a trainee police officer who was found dead in woodland in March 2023, which involved allegations of discrimination and bullying. Turning to the juniors, Genevieve Woods, unled, appeared on behalf of a private probation service provider in an inquest into the death of Christopher MacGillivray, who was found dead shortly after his release from prison, which addressed issues such as division of responsibilities between prison and probation services and sharing of information regarding mental health and the risk of suicide following release from prison.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The service is great, all of the clerks are responsive and welcoming.'
'First-class clerks.'
'Clerks are really responsive and helpful.'
'3 Raymond Buildings has great strength and depth.'
'The set has very strong strength in depth in relation to inquiry and inquest work.'
'Exceptional inquest barristers who always provide an excellent service.'

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.

Hugh Davies OBE KC

Hugh is a seasoned advocate in the field of inquests and inquiries. His advocacy is smooth and appealing, with flashes of steel when needed.'

Patrick Gibbs KC

Patrick is one of the very best - he has a calm, analytical approach to complex legal issues.’

Richard Horwell KC

‘Richard is totally unflappable. He is a class act, with immeasurable experience.’

Hugo Keith KC

‘Hugo has an unparalleled air of authority and an excellent sense of judgement. He works incredibly hard.'

Stephen Walsh KC

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Matthew Butt KC

‘A very impressive KC.’

Clair Dobbin KC

Clair's intellectual rigour is on another level. Her attention to detail and work ethic is incredible, and she goes above and beyond for her clients.'

2024 Silks

Saba Naqshbandi KC

‘Saba is always impeccably prepared, offers pragmatic and realistic advice, and is well liked by instructing solicitors and clients.’

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.