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Crime

3TG Barristers

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3TG Barristers is a ‘well-respected set’ with a core group of quality criminal barristers. John Femi-Ola KC recently represented Mark Gordon, accused alongside Constance Marten of the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn child, found dead in a Brighton shed in 2023, the couple having been on the run for several months, ostensibly in order to keep the baby from being taken into care - both defendants were convicted of other charges but the jury could not reach a verdict on the charge of manslaughter. Tim Forte’s broad practice covers heavyweight murder, drugs, and terrorism cases. He is praised as ‘a great jury man’ as well as for his ’ability to absorb vast quantities of information, including evidence of a technical nature’.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Gary Brown and Mike Cross are class acts. They will try to help in any way they can.'
  • 'The clerks are extremely helpful. Gregory Lamont is helpful when arranging appointments with counsel and rearranging hearings.'
  • 'Excellent clerks overall and they seem to work well as a team. Greg and Matilda are especially helpful and really go above and beyond.'
  • '3TG is a well-respected set.'
  • 'A solid and reliable set of criminal chambers with barristers of varying experience to cover all manner of criminal 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.
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John Femi-Ola KC
3TG Barristers
 ‘John is a superb orator who captivates a jury. Eloquence and charm are his trademark. He is now a regular at the Old Bailey due to his reputation as a murder specialist. John is a top ranking silk with an easy manner about him such that it is a pleasure to be in his company.’
Jeremy Wainwright KC
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Jeremy Wainwright KC
3TG Barristers
‘Jeremy is meticulous in his preparation and analysis of cases. He leaves no stone unturned and is able to engage with defendants from all walks of life on their level. He explains complex legal issues in a succinct and clear manner for the lay client and his advocacy is outstanding.’

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 Bertham
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Christopher Bertham
3TG Barristers
 ‘Chris has exceptional communication skills and always makes sure the client is comfortable and at ease despite the complex and stressful situation that they find themselves in. All aspects of his advocacy are excellent. Chris is really silk level; he stands up in court and immediately commands the room, both judge and jury.’
Tim Forte
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Tim Forte
3TG Barristers
 ‘Tim has an ability to absorb vast quantities of information, including evidence of a technical nature, and translate that information into simple format to enable clients to fully understand the nature of the evidence in the case. This approach builds trust between client and counsel. His presentation at court is both extremely professional but also personable, sitting well with judges, opposing counsel and juries alike.’
Gordon Ross
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Gordon Ross
3TG Barristers
 ‘Gordon is an exceptional advocate. One would be hard pushed to find someone to be trusted more. Gordon communicates really well and gives clients an honest appraisal of the evidence. He has a great ability to think on his feet and is exceptional in cross-examination witnesses, including experts. His closing speeches are always pitched perfectly.’
Andrew Horsell
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Andrew Horsell
3TG Barristers
 ‘Andrew is an extremely polished and able barrister. He is very well prepared, which manifests itself in the effectiveness of his cross-examination and in his succinct and persuasive legal submissions. He is able to deal with judicial intervention in a robust but courteous manner. He also has a certain charm and assuredness which wins over juries.’ 

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