National Firearms Conference
On Wednesday 9 July Three Raymond Buildings, together with Weightmans LLP, hosted the National Firearms Conference for...
For over 25 years, our team of 21 King’s Counsel and 22 junior barristers have been at the forefront of the most high-profile, sensitive, and legally complex public inquiries and inquests across a wide range of sectors in the UK including Hillsborough, 7/7, Litvinenko and Leveson to Grenfell, Manchester Arena, Covid-19 and Post Office. From statutory and non-statutory inquiries to complex inquests, our team brings exceptional expertise and experience, delivering strategic, empathetic representation coupled with meticulous advocacy and comprehensive legal insight.
We are regularly instructed as counsel to the inquiry and act for a diverse range of clients, including bereaved families, public authorities, government departments, regulated professionals, corporate bodies, and individuals. Our barristers are known for their persuasive advocacy and ability to handle sensitive evidence with care and precision.
Our expertise means that we are often brought in from the earliest stages of proceedings, advising on the full spectrum of issues, including potential follow-on civil, criminal, and disciplinary actions, as well as judicial review of coronial decisions.
Clients value our empathetic approach, especially when representing bereaved families and vulnerable witnesses. With deep expertise in criminal, regulatory, and coronial law, we guide our clients through the full complexity of their cases, ensuring that each is handled to the highest professional standards.
Additionally, five of our barristers (Saba Naqshbandi KC, Sophie Cartwright KC, Edmund Gritt, Kevin Baumber, Sarah Le Fevre) sit as Assistant Coroners, offering an added layer of insight and expertise into coronial proceedings.
Our clerking team is highly experienced in managing sensitive instructions with discretion and efficiency. To enquire about counsel availability or to discuss how we can assist, please contact our clerking team.
To find the right inquests & inquiries barrister, and to discuss any possible instructions, please contact our clerks on +44 (0)20 7400 6400 or email clerks@3rblaw.com.
Public inquiry established following the May 2017 attack at the Manchester Arena which resulted in the deaths of 22 people. Greater Manchester Police are represented by Richard Horwell QC, Guy Ladenburg, Daniel Mansell, John Greany and Ruby Shrimpton. British Transport Police are represented by Patrick Gibbs QC and Reka Hollos. Matthew Butt QC represents Counter-Terrorism Police Headquarters. Hugh Davies QC represents two specialist GMP command officers. Saba Naqshbandi represents an individual Core Participant.
Public inquiry established following the high-rise fire which broke out in the Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, London resulting in the deaths of 72 people. The London Fire Commissioner is represented by Stephen Walsh QC, Sarah Le Fevre, Emma Collins and Bo-Eun Jung. The National House Building Council is represented by Matthew Butt QC and Saba Naqshbandi.
Public inquiry following a police shooting in the course of the operation surrounding an attempted escape from custody on the way to Wood Green Crown Court. Matthew Butt QC and Ruby Shrimpton appear on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service.
Inquests into the death of four young men in Barking murdered by Stephen Port. Hugh Davies QC and Clair Dobbin QC represented fourteen police officers designated as Interested Persons. Robert Morris advised three police officers appearing as witnesses.
Jury inquest arising from the deaths of two individuals in the terror attack at Fishmongers’ Hall on 29 November 2019. Matthew Butt QC and Genevieve Woods appeared on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service. Sarah Le Fevre appeared on behalf of The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers. Kevin Baumber represented a number of ‘Prevent’ officers.
Clair Dobbin QC was leading junior counsel to two of the Inquiry’s investigations: children in the care of Lambeth Council and Rochdale. Richard Horwell QC and Genevieve Woods represented the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham as part of the Roman Catholic Church investigation. Reka Hollos represents The Purcell School for Young Musicians and Genevieve Woods represents Wells Cathedral School and the Yehudi Menuhin School, both as part of the Residential Schools Investigation.
Inquest into the deaths of seven individuals following a tram crash in Croydon in November 2016. Jonathan Ashley-Norman QC and Bo-Eun Jung appeared on behalf of the Office of Rail and Road, the regulator of tramways and the prosecuting authority in relation to criminal proceedings arising out of the incident.
Public inquiry examining the conduct of undercover officers attached to two historic units: the Special Demonstration Squad and the National Public Order Intelligence Unit. Reka Hollos is junior counsel on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service.
Public inquiry established following the death of Dawn Sturgess by Novichok poisoning in connection with the Salisbury Novichok attacks. Ruby Shrimpton is instructed as junior counsel for the Metropolitan Police Service.
“Three Raymond Buildings offers considerable expertise in handling inquests as a result of its longstanding practice in this area”. Chambers UK 2026
“Very strong strength in depth in relation to inquiry and inquest work.” Legal 500 2026
“One of the premier sets in the country for Inquiry work.” Legal 500 2025
“Jam packed with talented, caring barristers.” Legal 500 2025
“Three Raymond Buildings offers considerable expertise in handling inquests as a result of its long-standing practice in this area. ” Chambers UK 2024
“Three Raymond Buildings has effective and high-quality barristers across all levels of seniority, which gives them a very strong offering for this kind of work as it needs a substantial team of counsel in varying roles.” Chambers UK 2024
“A great set with a number of hugely impressive KCs and juniors‘ with key strengths in coronial law.” Legal 500 2024
| Address | 3 Raymond Buildings, Gray’s Inn, London WC1R 5BH |
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| DX | 237 LDE |
| Opening hours | 08:30 – 18:30 |
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7400 6400 |
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| clerks@3rblaw.com | |
| Senior clerk | Inquests & Inquiries |
