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‘A powerhouse of talent’, 5KBW is ‘home to some of the biggest names’ at the Criminal Bar.' - Legal 500

‘The ‘fantastic’ 5KBW has dealt with many high-profile criminal cases over the last year and is ‘fast becoming a leading Chambers thanks to the ability and experience of its Counsel’ - Legal 500 

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Latest News

Witness - Issue 370

4 November 2024

A free weekly collection of criminal law links - for practitioners, law students, and to anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system of...

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Chambers Welcome Jennifer Dannhauser

1 November 2024

We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Dannhauser has joined 5KBW with immediate effect. About Jennifer Dannhauser: Jennifer was called to...

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Rape & Attempted Rape Acquittal

30 October 2024

Following an 8-day trial at Maidstone Crown Court, the defendant who was accused of 5 counts of rape and attempted rape, was acquitted of all...

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Acquittal for Prohibited Firearm Charges

29 October 2024

Following a 7-day trial at Inner London Crown Court which involved careful consideration of mixed profile DNA evidence, cell site data and...

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TRIAL OF MEDEA “Georgian Princess acquitted of killing her own children and...

28 October 2024

Mark Heywood KC leading Kathryn Arnot Drummond acted for the defence on a pro bono basis, having been assigned by the charity...

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Circuit Judge Appointment: Edmund Fowler

25 October 2024

We are delighted to announce that His Majesty The King has appointed Edmund Fowler to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the...

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Twin Brothers Guilty of Murder

22 October 2024

Following two trials at Luton Crown Court, two brothers were sentenced on Tuesday for the murder of a 16-year old boy, who was fatally stabbed in a...

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Chambers & Partners 2025 Rankings

18 October 2024

5KBW is delighted to announce that we have continued to be recognised as a Leading Set in the Chambers & Partners 2025 rankings. Chambers...

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Chambers Welcome Harry O’Sullivan

15 October 2024

We are delighted to announce that Harry O’Sullivan has joined 5KBW with immediate effect. About Harry O’Sullivan: Harry was called...

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Historical Sex Offences Acquittal

7 October 2024

Following a 7-day trial at Wood Green Crown Court, a man aged 40 of previous good character was acquitted on all counts of historical sexual offences...

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Aggravated Burglary Acquittal

3 October 2024

Jason Cross and Sam Willis represented a brother and sister charged alongside their mother with aggravated burglary during which they were said to...

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Slavery on the High Street

2 October 2024

A new BBC Documentary “Slavery on the High Street” features the Modern Slavery case in which Benjamin Temple, leading Fiona Ryan,...

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