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3 Nov 2025

Man Jailed for Life for Rapes of Children – Russell Pyne Prosecuted for the Crown

Russell successfully prosecuted Kieran Bond, 33, who had denied any wrongdoing. A jury in July 2025, sitting at Southampton Crown Court, convicted Bond of...

3 Nov 2025

Man caught in livestreamed paedophile sting jailed – Simon Foster prosecuted for the Crown

Lee Comley, 39, of Leigh Park in Havant, was jailed at Portsmouth Crown Court on 31st October 2025 for three years following his guilty...

27 Oct 2025

Oliver Weetch successfully defends client accused of aggravated burglary and knife offences

Oliver Weetch, instructed by Cheryl Fleming at Macauley Smith & Co, defended a client accused of aggravated burglary under section 10 of the Theft...

22 Oct 2025

Tuk-tuk wine thief given two weeks to return stash – Matthew Jolliffe prosecutes for the Crown

A pedicab driver who targeted several high-end restaurants in London and stole wine and cash in excess of £31,000 has been told by a...

20 Oct 2025

Man jailed for life for offences including attempted murder and rape in Portsmouth – Barry McElduff prosecuted for the Crown

Benjamin Coates, 42, from Waterlooville was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 17th October 2025 to life imprisonment, with a minimum of term of...

17 Oct 2025

2025 Malaysia Legal Forum | 30 October – 1 November 2025

Chambers is pleased to announce that Steven Perian KC will be moderating a Special Session on Malaysian Constitutional Law, titled: “Conflict Management within Federalism and...

16 Oct 2025

Welcoming our new probationary tenant, Matthew Jolliffe

2KBW is delighted to introduce Matthew who has commenced his probationary tenancy as part of our crime team under Barry McElduff. Welcome aboard, Matthew!...

7 Oct 2025

Legal 500 Rankings 2026

Mr Steven Perian KC is ranked as Leading Silk in the 2026 Legal 500 Rankings.

7 Oct 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: Strategic Approach to Litigation & Arbitration – Steven Perian KC guest speaker at RDS General Counsel Forum 2025

Steven Perian KC is a guest speaker at the RDS General Counsel Forum on 28th October 2025 taking place at the Grand Ballroom, St...

2 Oct 2025

Practising Law on the Global Stage: Insights from Steven Perian KC

Industry Specialist Seminar at Anglia Ruskin University on 15th October 2025 at 12 noon. Steven Perian KC is a leading King’s Counsel with over...

1 Oct 2025

2KBW join the 2025 Winchester Legal Walk

2KBW Barristers and staff will be walking 10km around Winchester this Thursday 2nd October to raise funds for local free legal advice agencies in...

1 Oct 2025

2KBW pupil accepts offer of tenancy

We are delighted to announce that Philippa Metcalf who commenced her family pupillage with Chambers in October 2024 has been offered and accepted tenancy...

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