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"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

 

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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

Annual Advocacy Event

15 March 2024

5KBW were delighted to organise and host the annual advocacy event for current First Six pupils at Inner London Crown Court on 14th March 2024....

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Gang Murder Conviction

15 March 2024

Rupert Kent, led by Philip Evans (QEB Hollis Whiteman), prosecuted a defendant for the 2018 murder of an unarmed and innocent member of the public,...

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Appointments to Treasury Counsel Monitoree

12 March 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce that Charlotte Hole and Frederick Hookway have been appointed by Robert Courts KC MP HM Solicitor General, to the...

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Teacher Acquitted of Rape & Sexual Assault

12 March 2024

Valeria Swift represented a teacher accused of attempting to rape and sexually assault a 10 year old pupil in his class throughout an alleged one year...

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Jack Triggs Appointed Deputy District Judge

4 March 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce that Jack Triggs has been appointed Deputy District Judge in the Magistrates Court. Jack was called to the Bar in...

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Death by Careless Driving Acquittal

1 March 2024

Phoebe Bragg represented a young man of good character accused of causing death by careless driving.  He was acquitted following a four day trial...

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Chambers Welcome Paul Taylor KC

27 February 2024

We are delighted to announce that Paul Taylor KC has joined 5KBW. He will head our new Criminal Appeals Unit and build upon and develop the...

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Louise Oakley to be appointed Senior Treasury Counsel

20 February 2024

Chambers are delighted to announce that the Attorney General has appointed Louise Oakley as Senior Treasury Counsel as of 1 April 2024. Treasury...

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Jonathan Polnay to be appointed Senior Treasury Counsel

20 February 2024

Chambers are delighted to announce that the Attorney General has appointed Jonathan Polnay as Senior Treasury Counsel as of 1 April 2024....

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Former Met Officer Guilty of Rape & Kidnap

19 February 2024

Catherine Farrelly led Rebecca Foulkes of Foundry Chambers, in the prosecution of a former Met Police Officer charged with multiple counts of rape,...

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Acquitted for Firearms with Intent

19 February 2024

Defendant unanimously acquitted in less than two hours of aggravated burglary, GBH with intent, and possessing a firearm with intent after a 7-day...

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OCG who Acquired a Gun to Protect their Class A Drug Dealing Business Convicted

19 February 2024

Charlotte Hole, leading Anna Dutka, secured convictions against all 5 defendants in this conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. The defendants were...

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