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27 Jan 2026

Man jailed for sexual assault on train – Efstathios Divaris prosecuted for the Crown

A man who sexually assaulted two women on a train has been jailed for 6 years. Daniel Odubanjo, 27, from Clapham, carried out the...

23 Jan 2026

Barry McElduff appointed King’s Counsel

2KBW Chambers is delighted to announce Barry McElduff has been successful in the 2025 King's Counsel competition. The appointment is made by His Majesty...

19 Jan 2026

2026 Pupillage applications are open

The Pupillage Gateway is still open for applications. The competition closes at 23:59 this Thursday, the 22nd January 2026. To find out more and...

12 Jan 2026

Gang who ‘Reverse smuggled’ migrants from UK to France convicted – Rebecca Austin led William Goss for the Crown

Many migrants from countries such as Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia are flying legitimately to the UK on tourist visas before being smuggled to France,...

6 Jan 2026

County lines teenage gang jailed for man’s death – Suki Dhadda led by Hugh Davies OBE KC for the Crown

Three teenage drug runners who posed for smiling selfies before and after beating a homeless man to death have been jailed for a total...

5 Jan 2026

2026 Pupillage applications are now open

The Pupillage Gateway is now open for applications. The competition closes at 23:59 on Thursday 22nd January 2026. 2KBW are pleased to offer three 12-month...

5 Jan 2026

Steven Perian KC Publishes Article on Third-Party Funding in Malaysian Arbitration

Steven Perian KC has authored an article published in the Current Law Journal (December 2025 issue) examining Malaysia’s new statutory regime for third-party funding in arbitration....

5 Jan 2026

Courts in crisis: Matilda Robinson-Murphy interviewed by the BBC

The BBC spoke to Matilda Robinson-Murphy about a criminal justice system in crisis and her experience as a barrister and mother during this time....

5 Jan 2026

Introducing 2KBW’s new first six pupil

2KBW is delighted to welcome its latest first six pupil. Samantha Archer starts the next step of her legal journey with us today, 5th...

24 Dec 2025

Steven Perian KC has been featured in the 2025 edition of Successful People in Malaysia and Singapore.

The publication profiles individuals recognised for sustained professional contribution and leadership across a range of disciplines in the region. Steven’s inclusion reflects the depth...

23 Dec 2025

Men guilty over Manchester Jewish community gun attack plot – Kelly Brocklehurst led by Harpreet Sandhu KC for the Crown

Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, had a "visceral dislike" of Jewish people and arranged for guns to be smuggled into the UK...

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