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20 Jun 2025

Man convicted of Andover murder – Steven Perian KC led Rob Harding for the Crown

Sean Ember, 35, was found dead with neck and chest wounds in the kitchen of a property in Andover, Hampshire, in November 2024.  Justin...

18 Jun 2025

Crafting Winning Advocacy – Steven Perian KC guest speaker at seminar

Steven Perian KC is one of the speakers at the Grand Paragon Hotel, Johor Bahru, on Tuesday 8th July 2025, at a Crafting Winning...

13 Jun 2025

21.5 years’ imprisonment for dangerous offender who held partner captive and subjected her to nine-hour campaign of abuse 

In February 2025, Tommy Hitt carried out a prolonged assault of serious and sexual violence against his partner. This included burning her with a...

13 Jun 2025

Defendant convicted of death of pedestrian by careless driving – John Lloyd-Richards prosecuted for the Crown

John Lloyd-Richards, instructed by CPS London Homicide, successfully prosecuted a case of Causing Death by Careless Driving. The trial, heard at Woolwich Crown Court...

13 Jun 2025

Two killers stabbed stranger on tube station – Mike Williams led Richard Hutchings for the Crown

Milumo Pedrinho and Kevin Nguyen, both 21, have been convicted of murdering 33-year-old Ervin Baraku, who died after being attacked at Seven Sisters Underground station in...

12 Jun 2025

Suki Dhadda led by Catherine Pattison of 5KBW prosecute a defendant convicted of the murder of his best friend

Suki Dhadda led by Catherine Pattison of 5KBW (instructed by the CPS Homicide unit) prosecuted Mykola Yakymets, aged 35, who was convicted of murder....

11 Jun 2025

Luton man convicted of ‘One Punch s18 GBH’ – Matilda Robinson-Murphy prosecuted for the Crown

James Lawson was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent on the Victim, who suffered a bleed on the brain. Due to the...

6 Jun 2025

Psychiatric nurse jailed for sex with patient – Rebecca Austin led Jackalyn Chan for the Crown

Adam Culverwell, 53, from Yeovil, was sentenced to seven years in prison for ten counts of sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder...

6 Jun 2025

New Member of Chambers joins 2KBW

Chambers is delighted to announce that Anna Venturino has joined Chambers as part of our civil & family team. Anna brings with her a...

5 Jun 2025

Guilty verdicts in conspiracy to kidnap case – Grace Ong led Archie Manby for the Crown

Operation TAPIR – Kingston Crown Court. Grace Ong, leading Archie Manby, prosecuted this conspiracy to kidnap case investigated by the Flying Squad where the...

2 Jun 2025

Thief who stole from Jenson Button’s wife jailed – Richard Sedgwick prosecuted for the Crown

A thief who stole a suitcase containing nearly £400,000 worth of jewellery and luxury items from Formula One driver Jenson Button’s wife has been...

22 May 2025

CBA annual dinner 16 May 2025

Members of 2KBW proudly attended this years' Criminal Bar Association dinner.

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