Chambers of James Lewis KC & Hugo Keith KC
Three Raymond Buildings is widely regarded as ‘one of the top criminal sets known for the consistent quality within its ranks’. The set is known for both prosecution and defence work, and in particular is known for acting for police officers facing criminal charges. Hugh Davies OBE KC prosecuted a former Nigerian senator of human trafficking offences after sending a young man from Lagos to London as a kidney donor for his daughter. Patrick Gibbs KC represented actor Kevin Spacey, who was acquitted on nine charges of sexual offences; he and Bo-Eun Jung represented a woman who was accused of murdering her ten-week-old baby; the defendant was acquitted of murder, and received a suspended sentence for infanticide.
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Testimonials
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- 'Eddie Holland and Dean Brown are two of the best clerks around.'
- 'Eddie Holland is a real gentleman, very easy to deal with and is really bright. Dean Brown is also brilliant and a joy to work with.'
- 'Three Raymond Buildings is one of the top criminal sets known for the consistent quality within its ranks.'
- 'Three Raymond Buildings possess an unrivalled array of talent from top to bottom.'
- 'This is an excellent set with strength in depth.'
- 'A premier league set with some heavy hitting counsel.'
- 'The clerks' room provides a top notch service.'
Silks
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.
‘Patrick is one of the best in his field. He is a master strategist who gives careful and considered advice. His compelling advocacy is incisive and highly persuasive.'
2‘Alisdair is a brilliant tactician. He is both dominating and highly persuasive as an advocate and there is real depth to the way he addresses juries and handles even the most difficult of witnesses. He is also a joy to work with.'
4‘William is one of the most respected and formidable prosecutors in the country. His mastery of detail is unsurpassed and juries love his easy going and straightforward manner. As an advocate he is low-key but can shift through the gears if the need arises.’
Juniors
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.
‘Kevin has a piercing intellect and is an exceptional lawyer who always has the latest caselaw at his fingertips.'
3‘Eva is quite simply the perfect criminal barrister - she is phenomenally clever, and extraordinarily articulate, committed and hard-working. her advocacy is imaginative, focused, always razor-sharp and perfectly pitched.'
'Luke makes trial advocacy look effortless. He is lethal but charming in cross-examination.'
3‘Neil instantly brings a degree of confidence within any defence team. He is great on the detail and within a few minutes of meeting any client, instills a sense of calm and positivity. He is a brilliant advocate and very well liked by judges. His advocacy style is robust but very very persuasive.'
4‘Patrick is one of the leading criminal juniors: intelligent and hard working with great judgement.’
'Guy is a very polished communicator and advocate. He has an immensely personable manner and is a robust cross-examiner.'
4‘Heather is a magnificent advocate who is widely respected by all who come across her.'
4‘Nicholas makes elegant submissions built upon flawless written arguments. He operates at a level above everyone else in the court. He is tenacious, a great strategist and a forceful presence in court.'
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.
‘Kevin has a piercing intellect and is an exceptional lawyer who always has the latest caselaw at his fingertips.'
3‘Eva is quite simply the perfect criminal barrister - she is phenomenally clever, and extraordinarily articulate, committed and hard-working. her advocacy is imaginative, focused, always razor-sharp and perfectly pitched.'
'Luke makes trial advocacy look effortless. He is lethal but charming in cross-examination.'
3‘Neil instantly brings a degree of confidence within any defence team. He is great on the detail and within a few minutes of meeting any client, instills a sense of calm and positivity. He is a brilliant advocate and very well liked by judges. His advocacy style is robust but very very persuasive.'
4‘Patrick is one of the leading criminal juniors: intelligent and hard working with great judgement.’
'Guy is a very polished communicator and advocate. He has an immensely personable manner and is a robust cross-examiner.'
4‘Heather is a magnificent advocate who is widely respected by all who come across her.'
4‘Nicholas makes elegant submissions built upon flawless written arguments. He operates at a level above everyone else in the court. He is tenacious, a great strategist and a forceful presence in court.'