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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...

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...

Witness - Issue 369

28 October 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Teenager Jailed for Attacking Trans Woman

20 September 2024

A 19 year old man was sentenced to an extended sentence of 10 years, 4 months in relation for disseminating terrorist material online and for his...

"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

Rape & Attempted Rape Acquittal

Acquittal for Prohibited Firearm Charges

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

Witness - Issue 369

Circuit Judge Appointment: Edmund Fowler

Twin Brothers Guilty of Murder

Chambers & Partners 2025 Rankings

Chambers Welcome Harry O’Sullivan

Historical Sex Offences Acquittal

Aggravated Burglary Acquittal

Slavery on the High Street

Teenager Jailed for Attacking Trans Woman