3TG Barristers has a strong reputation for its criminal law offering, noted for its ‘range of counsel at all levels of call’. Adam Davis KC has considerable experience defending in murder cases and more recently has been instructed in relation to several terrorism cases, including one in which he defended a young man of previously good character charged with several offences contrary to the Terrorism Act, including membership of a Feuerkrieg Division, a proscribed far-right group. John Femi-Ola KC, widely praised as a ’master tactician’ and ‘talented orator and advocate’, has recently defended in a high-profile modern slavery case concerning a senior Nigerian politician accused of seeking to harvest an organ for his daughter from a man trafficked to the UK.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gary Brown is an exceptional clerk who works well with his solicitors. He is a truly prominent figure in national criminal clerking.'
- 'Gary Brown and Mike Cross are power-house clerks, incredibly hard working and able to perform miracles at getting work in and dealt with.'
- 'You always receive a first class service from the clerks, their communication is excellent. Gary Brown in particular is one of the best clerks around.'
- '3TG is a set with a range of counsel at all levels. There is a depth of talent especially at the 10-20 call level.'
- 'The set boasts an impressive roster of highly skilled and experienced criminal barristers, ensuring that clients have access to a diverse range of expertise across various facets of criminal law. The collective knowledge and experience of the set's members enables them to handle complex and high-profile cases with confidence and competence.'
- '3TG are a great set, particularly strong in leading juniors.'
- 'A very strong set with a number of top quality criminal barristers, both junior and silk, who have the capability do deal with the most serious cases.'
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.
‘Jeremy is an impressive silk who is persuasive and effective. He has a genial style with the jury and gets on well with all court users. His legal knowledge is completely up to date and sound, he does not take bad points, and he argues persuasively and cares about fairness and justice. He is polite and engaging but unafraid to be firm when needed.'
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.
'Christopher is very thorough in his preparation, is eloquent and persuasive in his advocacy and is particularly good at dealing with clients. He readily sees the point of an issue and is able quickly assess its' merits and deficiencies. He has good judgement as well as the gravitas to be able to deal with serious crime.'
‘Tim is unyielding in the pursuit of justice, exhibiting a level of determination that is truly admirable. He is never deterred by obstacles and consistently works towards achieving the best possible outcome for clients, no matter how difficult the circumstances.'
‘Gordon is a fearless and tenacious advocate who has the ability to quickly recognise his most strongest arguments and points in a case. He approaches matters, no matter how difficult, in a calm and sensible manner that reassures clients and also ensures he, as instructed counsel, remains level-headed and in control.'
Leading Juniors
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
'Christopher is very thorough in his preparation, is eloquent and persuasive in his advocacy and is particularly good at dealing with clients. He readily sees the point of an issue and is able quickly assess its' merits and deficiencies. He has good judgement as well as the gravitas to be able to deal with serious crime.'
‘Tim is unyielding in the pursuit of justice, exhibiting a level of determination that is truly admirable. He is never deterred by obstacles and consistently works towards achieving the best possible outcome for clients, no matter how difficult the circumstances.'
‘Gordon is a fearless and tenacious advocate who has the ability to quickly recognise his most strongest arguments and points in a case. He approaches matters, no matter how difficult, in a calm and sensible manner that reassures clients and also ensures he, as instructed counsel, remains level-headed and in control.'