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Three Raymond Buildings

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With a strong track record of representing leading clients in the hospitality and gambling sectors, Three Raymond Buildings has built a strong reputation in licensing which has ‘been maintained by a strong presence of licensing specialists across all levels of experience.’ One such barrister, who is one of a deep bench of juniors in the set, is Sarah Le Fevre. Le Fevre is entrusted by police forces inside and outside of London for licensing matters. Its silks include Saba Naqshbandi KC, who is prolific in high-end premises licensing in Westminster, particularly in Mayfair and Soho, as well as Matthew Butt KC who has a strength in firearms licensing. Among other senior counsel is Stephen Walsh KC, who represented the local authority in Walksafe Security Services v LB Lewisham, a case concerning the lawfulness of remote licencing hearings.
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Testimonials

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  • 'A brilliant set. Experts in all that they do, and their background in criminal law means that they are some of the most effective advocates out there. What’s more, they are some of the most delightful people to work with.'
  • 'Three Raymond Buildings' excellent reputation in the field of licensing law has been built over many decades, during which members of the chambers have represented all the major operators in the hospitality and gambling sectors. That reputation has been maintained by a strong presence of licensing specialists across all levels of experience.'
  • 'Excellent Clerks. They are very responsive and progressive, and they achieve results.'
  • '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.

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Stephen Walsh KC
'Stephen is an excellent advocate and extremely knowledgeable in licensing and regulatory law and procedure. In addition to his excellent advocacy skills, I cannot speak highly enough of his ability to put the client (and instructing solicitor) at ease with his clear and erudite explanation of the legal position and strategy for dealing with the case.'
2
Michael Bromley-Martin KC
2
Matthew Butt KC
Excellent advocate.'
2
Richard Wormald KC

2024 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.

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Saba Naqshbandi KC

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.

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Sarah Le Fevre
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Guy Ladenburg