Three Raymond Buildings are a ‘set with a great range of talent across many areas’, with members’ busy workload extending to misconduct proceedings, major public inquests and inquiries, and representing police officers and forces in significant policing failures. Hugh Davies OBE KC represented five police officers who – in a rare directed hearing – were cleared of all allegations relating to discrimination relating to the high-profile arrest of Olympic sprinter Bianca Williams. Patrick Gibbs KC represented the CO19 officer who was acquitted of murder, having shot dead Chris Kaba – later named as a suspect in an attempted murder with a firearm – who was trying to drive through a roadblock. Matthew Butt KC acted for the Metropolitan Police Service in a complex gross misconduct hearing against a Commander who himself had previously chaired misconduct hearings in the force.
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Profile
Position
Advice and advocacy at all stages of criminal and 'quasi-criminal' investigations, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, deaths in custody, inquests and public inquiries. Recent notable work: overseas corruption; professional fraud; perjury/perverting; market abuse; tax avoidance; murder/manslaughter; insider dealing; misconduct in public office; deaths following police contact; money laundering. Recent inquiries: Manchester Arena; Deepcut; Litvinenko; Leveson; 7/7; Tomlinson; Saunders; De Menezes.
Career
Called Middle Temple (Benefactors Law Scholarship; 1986 LJ Sachs Scholarship); Silk 2006.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association; Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers; Fraud Lawyers Association.
Education
Eton College; Christ Church, Oxford (1984 BA PPE); City University (1985 Dip L).
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Testimonials
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- 'Eddie oversees an incredibly hardworking group of clerks.'
- 'Eddie is a great clerk and is always available to assist instructing solicitors. The clerks room has now become even stronger with the welcome addition of Emma who is an extremely capable and experienced clerk who always provides an impeccable service.'
- 'Senior clerk Eddie is fantastic, he is always available to resolve any issues. '
- 'The clerks are very approachable and always assist in offering the right barrister for the right case.'
- 'Fantastic set with great range of talent across many areas.'
- 'Three Raymond Buildings are the go-to set for police misconduct defence work and representing individual officers in inquests. Their team has strength and depth. There are no weak links.'
- 'Three Raymond buildings are a very strong set for police law and police disciplinary work. There are numerous counsel of varying years of call that specialise in this work, so there are always plenty of options.'
- 'Three Raymond buildings are identified as a leading set in this area. This reputation is well-founded. The team is strong from top to bottom.'