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Witness - Issue 372

17 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...

5KBW wins “Crime Set of the Year 2024” at the prestigious Chambers UK Bar...

15 November 2024

We are absolutely delighted to announce that 5 King’s Bench Walk was awarded "Crime Set of the Year Award 2024" at the Chambers UK Bar...

Louise Oakley wins “Crime Junior of the Year 2024” at the prestigious...

15 November 2024

A huge congratulations to Louise Oakley who was named “Crime Junior of the Year” at Chambers UK Bar Awards for her outstanding work over...

Charlotte Hole appointed Recorder

11 November 2024

We are delighted to announce that the King has appointed Charlotte Hole as a Recorder on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable...

Teacher Sentenced to 16 Years

11 November 2024

Former teacher David Pickthall was sentenced today at Chelmsford Crown Court. Pickthall had previously pleaded guilty to committing 29 sexual offences...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"A fabulous set, with the best clerking team I’ve worked with. Lee Hughes-Gage and Matt Harper are the most efficient clerks I know in the industry." - Legal 500

“a truly wonderful set” that has barristers who “prepare everything early and give huge confidence to clients.” - Chambers UK

"Chambers UK Bar Awards -- Winners -- Crime Set of the Year"

‘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

Latest News

Witness - Issue 372

5KBW wins “Crime Set of the Year 2024” at the prestigious Chambers UK Bar...

Louise Oakley wins “Crime Junior of the Year 2024” at the prestigious...

Charlotte Hole appointed Recorder

Teacher Sentenced to 16 Years

Chambers Welcome Jennifer Dannhauser

Rape & Attempted Rape Acquittal

Acquittal for Prohibited Firearm Charges

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

Circuit Judge Appointment: Edmund Fowler

Twin Brothers Guilty of Murder

Chambers & Partners 2025 Rankings