Health & Safety
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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3 Raymond Buildings is noted for its expert handling of health and safety prosecutions arising across a range of sectors, including construction, transport, care and retail, among others. Members are sought after to act for regulators such as the HSE and ORR, as well as regulated corporations and individual directors. Areas of expertise for the team include food and fire safety matters, corporate manslaughter cases and prosecutions relating to serious and fatal accidents at work. The set's tenants also regularly appear in notable mandates, such as the Croydon Tram Trial. Interviewees state: "Their extensive experience and sterling reputation in criminal cases, inquests and regulatory work make 3 Raymond Buildings highly proficient in handling complex and sophisticated matters." Eddie Holland is the senior clerk at the set.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service levels and responsiveness of the clerks was nothing short of excellent. Their professionalism and dedication to providing top-notch support was consistently remarkable."
"The clerks stand out as professional and courteous."
"The clerks are always helpful. They respond very well to queries, and it is obvious that they try and provide an excellent service."
"The service levels and responsiveness of the clerks was nothing short of excellent. Their professionalism and dedication to providing top-notch support was consistently remarkable."
"The clerks stand out as professional and courteous."
"The clerks are always helpful. They respond very well to queries, and it is obvious that they try and provide an excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC is instructed by public agencies and regulatory bodies such as the ORR and HSE to prosecute individuals and corporate bodies in complicated health and safety cases. He routinely handles fatal cases arising from workplace incidents, as well as high-profile inquests.
"Jonathan is a very able and charming prosecutor."
"Jonathan is really hard to prosecute. People who instruct him absolutely love him and he is very hard-working."
Sarah Le Fevre is recognised for her health and safety practice. She represents a long list of regulatory authorities such as the HSE and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority. She has also been instructed in numerous prosecutions and inquests by the ORR.
"Sarah is extremely hard-working. She is very knowledgeable in this area and she obviously has a fantastic amount of experience. She is very client-focused and goal-oriented."
"Sarah is a really great advocate in her own right. She is good on the papers, client-focused and thoughtful in how she conducts herself."
"Sarah provides excellent advice and advocacy."
Stephen Walsh KC manages a broad regulatory practice which encompasses health and safety law as well as food safety matters. He acts for both the defence and the prosecution, advising individual clients and corporate bodies on cases relating to fatal accidents and serious injuries. Walsh is also highly expert in construction, elite sports and fire safety.
"Stephen is probably the most knowledgeable in the fatality health and safety area. He is extremely unflappable under pressure. He is practical and it is easy to understand his advice."
"If there was a magic circle at the Bar, Stephen would be a founder member."
"Stephen Walsh is an exceptional advocate and diligent silk. He has great insight and takes care on strategic issues."
Saba Naqshbandi KC is a well-regarded practitioner who undertakes a range of health and safety cases. She is particularly adept at handling fire safety cases arising from fatal incidents.
"Saba is really good. She is a lovely person who is highly intelligent and very hard-working."
"Saba can straddle different practice areas, which is really useful. She is very experienced and does a lot of enforcement work."
"Saba is excellent with clients. She is approachable and understanding yet clear and direct in her advice."
"With Saba, you get good, clear advice without wasting any time. She knows the area from back to front and knows the key experts."
Ranked Barristers at
3 Raymond Buildings
Silks (KC)
London (Bar)