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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...