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Criminal Barristers Chambers

City of London, London
Joined February 2017
Lisa Bald, instructed by Finsbury Law and Duncan Lewis Solicitors , successful in Court of Appeal, with client’s sentence for allowing the death of a baby reduced from 10 to 7 years.  You can read more at 2br.co.uk/lisa-bald-wins-sen…
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Tomas McGarvey, instructed by Sikander Azim of Spectre Law Solicitors, persuaded the Court to impose a suspended sentence on his client, TN, for offences of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering offences relating to Covid vaccinations.  Read more at 2br.co.uk/tomas-mcgarvey-sus…
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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry yesterday published its Module 6 report on the pandemic’s devastating impact on adult social care (including key recommendations). Jacqueline Carey KC acted as lead Counsel to the Inquiry. Rhys Rosser acted for the DHSC. tinyurl.com/ya64hk6h
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Quentin Hunt, 2BR barrister, appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast to discuss the law on search warrants, challenges to their legality and the consequences of unlawful warrants, following a recent High Court ruling. Read more here tinyurl.com/3jdekrta
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Christopher Martin instructed by Amber Hedges of Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP successfully defended a man charged with the rape of 16 year old girl. Following a 5-day trial at Basildon Crown Court, Christopher’s client was unanimously acquitted. tinyurl.com/4e8bkwee
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Lisa Bald & Alex Davidson, instructed by Shan Yaqub of Langfield Law Ltd, represented a client unanimously acquitted of conspiracy to supply class A drugs after a 7-week trial at Isleworth Crown Court. Read more at tinyurl.com/yj3weefa
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We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Zhou, Lily Saleh and Victoria Bradshaw, who all start their first-six pupilages with us today, and we look forward to seeing them thrive as they start their careers at the Bar. 2br.co.uk/chambers-welcomes-…
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Victoria Shehadeh has written about the changes to ss.20 & 85 of the Extradition Act 2003 (right to retrial where the defendant has been convicted in absence), which came into effect on 29 September 2026. You can read Victoria’s blog at 2br.co.uk/right-to-retrial-a…
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Tomas McGarvey & Rhys Rosser, instructed the Government Legal Department, act for the Department of Health and Social Care (‘DHSC') and the Youth Justice Board respectively in Phase 2 of the Southport Inquiry. You can read more at tinyurl.com/5d5syrzy
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We are delighted to welcome Faye Stimpson as she takes up her position as our new senior Clerk. You can read more at 2br.co.uk/2br-welcomes-faye-…
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Jim Sturman KC & Alex Davidson, instructed by Ian McKim & Jonothan Gould of Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP, appeared in the High Court with Peter Arden KC for the joint liquidators of Petropavlovsk Plc.
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The High Court was persuaded that the joint liquidators could consent to an assignment involving a designated person without contravening the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.  You can read more at tinyurl.com/4mftrr44
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Jack Coyne, instructed by Ella Hughes of Rustem Guardian solicitors, represents client acquitted of conspiracy to import cannabis into the UK from the US and conspiracy to supply cannabis within the UK. Read more here at tinyurl.com/3pey9czk
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Congratulations to Ashraf Khan on his appointment as an Independent Reviewer and Appeals Assessor for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). The role reflects Ashraf’s extensive experience in professional discipline and regulatory law. tinyurl.com/55wfke86
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry published Baroness Hallett DBE’s Module 5 report on PPE & key supplies. We are proud of the roles played by Victoria Shehadeh, Austin Stoton, Rhys Rosser, Katherine Higgs, Omar Sabbagh, Tomas McGarvey, Fred Batstone & Alex Davidson. tinyurl.com/4s62uta8
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2BR is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Crime (& Extradition) Set of the Year at the @ChambersGuides 2026 Bar Awards.
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2BR is also delighted that Jacqueline Carey KC has been nominated as Inquests & Public Inquiries Silk of the Year and Jim Sturman KC has been nominated as Sports Law Silk of the Year.
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