Three Raymond Buildings has unrivalled expertise in the field of inquests and public inquiries. Historically, members have appeared in the most complex, high profile and publicly important of the time. Past inquests and inquiries include the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, the Jean Charles de Menezes Inquest, the Baha Mousa Inquiry, the Inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the inquests into the deaths of those killed in the 7/7 bombings and the Victoria Climbié Inquiry. This depth of experience is reflected in the work which Three Raymond Buildings continues to do in this field. Members of these chambers have a wealth of experience built upon advising on, appearing in (and appearing for) the most demanding and difficult of inquests and inquiries.
Hugo Keith QC has recently been appointed counsel to the Covid-19 Inquiry. Clair Dobbin QC was counsel to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in its work on children in the care of local authorities. Nine members of Chambers represent individual and organisational Core Participants in the ongoing Manchester Arena Public Inquiry. Five members represent Core Participants in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry. Other ongoing or recent notable inquiries, in which members are instructed, include the Dawn Sturgess Public Inquiry, the East London Inquests into the murders of four young men by Stephen Port, the Jermaine Baker Public Inquiry, the Fishmongers’ Hall Inquests, the London Bridge Inquests and the Inquiry into Undercover Policing.
Seven QCs and four juniors are currently ranked in the 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 for their expertise in this field. Saba Naqshbandi, Edmund Gritt, Kevin Baumber and Sarah Le Fevre also sit as Assistant Coroners.
Three Raymond Buildings brings its reputation for outstanding advocacy to bear upon its work in inquests and inquiries. We represent a broad range of core participants and interested parties including families, commercial organisations, public institutions, employees and professionals. Three Raymond Buildings has a particular specialism in representing the police, fire rescue services, government bodies and individuals employed by those organisations.
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.
“Offers considerable expertise in handling inquests as a result of its longstanding practice in this area.” Chambers UK 2021
“They have unrivalled experience in this area.” Chambers UK 2021
“An outstanding set of chambers both in terms of the counsel we instruct, and the way in which the clerks conduct their business and the chambers is administered.” Chambers UK 2021
“In three words: competent, professional, outstanding.” Chambers UK 2021
“An excellent set of chambers with a wealth of talent.” Legal 500 2021
| 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 | Eddie Holland |
