Austin Stoton successfully represents police officer accused of corruption and assisting an organised crime group Barrister Austin Stoton successfully defends a police officer in misconduct proceedings, reducing serious corruption allegations to minor record-keeping issues with no case to answer on core claims.

Austin Stoton, instructed by Sam Haldane of JMW Solicitors, recently successfully represented a police officer facing misconduct allegations of taking payments from an organised criminal crime group for sensitive police data.

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Nicholas Maggs and Matt Kingswell success in large-scale cocaine importation conspiracy trial Nicholas Maggs and Matt Kingswell secure unanimous acquittal in complex cocaine importation conspiracy trial at Lincoln Crown Court involving MTIC fraud and cryptocurrency allegations.

Nicholas Maggs & Matt Kingswell, instructed by Ali Shah and Meghan Frazzoni of Alexander Bennett Solicitors successfully represented a client, acquitted of involvement in a conspiracy to import half a tonne of cocaine.

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Kieran Vaughan KC success in murder appeal and retrial Kieran Vaughan KC secures major Court of Appeal victory, overturning murder conviction and achieving full acquittal at retrial for his client.

Kieran Vaughan KC instructed by Paul Robinson of Goldkorns Solicitors, successfully persuaded the Court of Appeal to quash his client’s conviction for murder.

Kieran also represented the client at his retrial, when he was acquitted of murder by the jury.

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Emma Kutner instructed by Seth Collins (Paul Robinson Solicitors), represented the only defendant acquitted in a multi-handed trial.

RB was unanimously cleared of GBH with intent, serious injury by dangerous driving & affray, despite allegations he assisted a convoy attack.

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2BR's second six pupils, Ceci Power, Ella Burt & Jacob Simmons, now accepting instructions 2BR are delighted that second six pupils Ceci Power, Ella Burt and Jacob Simmons are now accepting instructions. Contact us directly at 2BR.

We are pleased to announce that Ceci Power, Ella Burt and Jacob Simmons have started their second six months of pupillage and are now available to accept instructions.

We wish them every success. Read more here at tinyurl.com/348j93rp

Hugo Lodge and Katherine Higgs secure nominal £1 confiscation order in 19 kilo Class A drug importation Successful defence in complex confiscation proceedings following large-scale drug importation, where alleged hidden assets of £880,000 were reduced to a nominal £1 after a contested hearing.

Hugo Lodge and Katherine Higgs, instructed by Greg Powell of Powell Spencer & Partners, successfully resisted the prosecution’s claim for £880k in “hidden assets” in confiscation proceedings relating to a 19kg class A drug importation case.

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Anand Beharrylal KC appears in HBO Max documentary: BOOM BOX Beats and Betrayal The documentary is about Boom Box in Enfield, London for aspiring rappers entering the music business but was staffed by undercover police.

Anand Beharrylal KC appears in HBO Max’s new documentary, BOOM BOX Beats and Betrayal, exploring the Enfield record shop/recording studio staffed by undercover police officers, and the prosecutions that followed in which Anand acted for two defendants.

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Olivia Rawlings’ client acquitted of section 18 GBH against police officer Barrister Olivia Rawlings secures acquittal in a Section 18 GBH case involving a police officer at Woolwich Crown Court, highlighting lack of intent in a complex neurodivergent defence.

Olivia Rawlings secures unanimous acquittal in s.18 GBH case against a police officer at Woolwich Crown Court.

The defence showed no intent to cause grievous bodily harm and Olivia’s neurodivergent client was cleared after a 3-day trial.

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2BR welcomes Caroline Carberry KC and Lisa Bald as new members 2BR is delighted to welcome Caroline Carberry KC and Lisa Bald as new members of Chambers. Caroline, has for many years been recognised as one of the leading criminal silks, defending and prosecuting ...

2BR is delighted to welcome Caroline Carberry KC and Lisa Bald as new members of Chambers. You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/2br-welcomes...

Olivia Rawlings secures drugs acquittal at the Central Criminal Court Olivia Rawlings secures a unanimous acquittal at the Central Criminal Court in a high-value cannabis possession with intent to supply case, with the jury reaching a verdict in just 30 minutes.

Olivia Rawlings secures a unanimous acquittal at the Central Criminal Court in a drugs case involving 5.5kg of cannabis valued at £55,000.

The jury returned a not guilty verdict in just 30 minutes after hearing the defence case.

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We are delighted and hugely proud to see Hanna Llewellyn-Waters formally sworn in as King’s Counsel today in a ceremony, presided over by the Lord Chancellor, which took place at Westminster Hall.

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Austin Stoton elected as Honorary Life Member of the Health & Safety Lawyers Association Austin Stoton has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association, recognising nearly 20 years of service and his leading work in health and safety law.

Chambers congratulates Austin Stoton on his election as Honorary Life Member of the Health & Safety Lawyers Association, in recognition of his many years of service to the Association and Health & Safety law.

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Jim Sturman KC appears in landmark new cryptocurrency case Jim Sturman KC appears in a major High Court cryptocurrency case involving alleged theft of 2,323 Bitcoin worth up to £180m, with key rulings on trespass and conversion.

Jim Sturman KC, instructed by Egan Meyer Solicitors, acts for a man suing his estranged wife & and sister in law for stealing 2,323 BitCoin (worth c. £180m) after they set up secret cameras to covertly record his "seed phrase". You can read more at tinyurl.com/mrsxhfj

Lauren Bates-Brownsword’s client acquitted in sexual assault trial Lauren Bates-Brownsword, instructed by Levy & Co Solicitors, secured a unanimous not guilty verdict in a sexual assault trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Lauren Bates-Brownsword, instructed by Sam Nundy of Levy & Co Solicitors, secured a unanimous not guilty verdict at Chelmsford Crown Court for a fairground ride operator accused of sexual assault after a 3-day trial.

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Ashraf Khan appointment as HCPC Panel Chair Ashraf Khan has been appointed Legally Qualified Chair of the Investigating Committee Panel by the Health and Care Professions Council, overseeing fitness to practise investigations.

Chambers congratulates Ashraf Khan on his appointment as a Legally Qualified Chair of the Investigating Committee Panel (ICP) by the Health and Care Professions Council. You can read more at
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Stan Reiz KC, successfully defends retired investment banker in assault trial Stan Reiz KC, instructed by Berkeley Square Solicitors, successfully defended a retired investment bank managing director accused of two assaults, with the jury unanimously acquitting after a five-day...

Stan Reiz KC, instructed by Patrick O’Hanlon of Berkeley Square Solicitors, successfully defended a retired investment bank managing director accused of two counts of assault.

After a 5-day jury trial, the defendant was unanimously acquitted in 20 minutes.

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Austin Stoton represents officer cleared in Police gross misconduct proceedings Austin Stoton secures dismissal of gross misconduct proceedings under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 following natural justice submissions.

Austin Stoton, instructed by Milly Blunt of JMW Solicitors, acted for a serving police officer in gross misconduct proceedings that have now concluded with all allegations dismissed. You can read more at tinyurl.com/4exydc5e

The Sentencing Act 2026: headline changes A detailed overview of the Sentencing Act 2026, including the new presumption of suspended sentences, expanded 3-year suspension terms, automatic whole life orders, Sentencing Council reforms, and key...

Rhys Rosser has drafted a handy guide to the most significant changes to criminal sentencing under the Sentencing Act 2026 which will come into force on 22 March 2026.
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Anand Beharrylal KC leads in successful appeal in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council Anand Beharrylal KC successfully represented the respondents in Ramal v Wheatley [2026] UKPC 6, securing victory in a significant Privy Council property dispute appeal.

Anand Beharrylal KC, leading Kandace Bharath-Nahous, successfully represented the respondents in the appeal before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Ramal v Wheatley [2026] UKPC 6 (TT property dispute)

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Jacqueline Carey KC and Charlotte Brewer represent the Crown Prosecution Service at the Nottingham Inquiry The Inquiry, which has opened this week, is a statutory public inquiry concerning the attacks that took place in Nottingham on 13 June 2023. On that day, Valdo Calocane killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’...

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Jacqueline Carey KC and Charlotte Brewer represent the CPS in the Inquiry.
Rhys Rosser represents the Department of Health and Social Care.
Tomas McGarvey represents the Ministry of Justice (and its Executive Agencies, HMCTS and HMPPS).

The Nottingham Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attacks in Nottingham on 13 June 2023, when Valdo Calocane killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley Kumar and Ian Coates (and seriously injured three others) started this week.

Tomas McGarvey and Chris Martin instructed in the Manston Inquiry Tomas McGarvey and Chris Martin have been instructed to act for the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Defence respectively in the Manston Inquiry into conditions at the Manston Short-Term Holding Fa...

Tomas McGarvey and Chris Martin have been instructed in the Manston Inquiry, acting for the Ministry of Justice/HMPPS and the Ministry of Defence. The inquiry examines conditions at the Manston Short-Term Holding Facility in 2022. tinyurl.com/mt23rdd9

Kieran Vaughan KC represented serial killer Steve Wright. You can read more at tinyurl.com/33r6vpua

Pupillage 2BR offers three 18 month pupillages per annum. Pupils will receive a minimum of £40,000 over the course of their 18 months in Chambers.

Applications are now open for mini-pupillages at 2BR in the next year. The deadline for applications is 6 March. For more information see www.2br.co.uk/pupillage/

Simeon Wallis successful in the Court of Appeal Simeon Wallis successfully represented a youth in the Court of Appeal, securing a significant reduction in sentence after arguing insufficient weight was given to age and mitigation

Simeon Wallis instructed by Ian Clift & Kim Edgley of JSP secured a successful Court of Appeal outcome, and significant sentencing reduction after the court accepted that insufficient weight was given to the client’s age and mitigation.
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Tomas McGarvey secures acquittal in murder case Tomas McGarvey, instructed by Ali Sikander Azim of Spectre Law, successfully represented a 16-year-old at St Albans Crown Court, securing a unanimous acquittal for murder following a five-week trial.

Tomas McGarvey, instructed by Ali Sikander Azim of Spectre Law, acted in a five-week murder trial at St Albans Crown Court.

The 16-year-old defendant was unanimously acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter. You can read more here at tinyurl.com/9z3u2cyr

Tim Hunter’s client acquitted of attempted murder Tim Hunter successfully defended a woman accused of attempted murder at Norwich Crown Court, securing a unanimous acquittal after a 5-day trial.

Tim Hunter, instructed by Ernest Aduwa of Stokoe Partnership, secured a unanimous acquittal (no intent to kill) after a 5-day jury trial.

The defendant faced an attempted murder charge after her husband arranged for their dogs to be put down. You can read more here at tinyurl.com/3bc7z7p5

Not guilty verdict for Allan Compton KC and Molly Dyas’ client charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with a murder Allan Compton KC and Molly Dyas secure a not guilty verdict for a client charged with perverting the course of justice following a murder investigation.

Allan Compton KC and Molly Dyas instructed by Bark & Co secured a not guilty verdict for a client charged with perverting the course of justice in a murder investigation. Forensic CCTV cross-examination undermined the Crown’s case on knowledge and intent. tinyurl.com/yckxbthh

Hanna Llewellyn-Waters appointed Kings Counsel Chambers is delighted to announce that the Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Hanna Llewellyn-Waters to the rank of King’s Counsel.  Hanna will formally be sworn in as a silk at a ceremon...

We are proud and delighted to announce that the Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Hanna Llewellyn-Waters to the rank of King’s Counsel. We look forward to her continued success in silk. You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/hanna-llewel...