2BR (The Chambers of Brian Altman KC & Christine Agnew KC)
@2brchambers.bsky.social
2BR is a leading set of barristers' chambers, with members who specialise in Criminal, Fraud, Regulatory, Professional Discipline, Health & Safety and Sports law.
You can read more about us on our website, www.2br.co.uk
You can read more about us on our website, www.2br.co.uk
Austin Stoton successfully argued to exclude a complainant's account, filmed on police body-worn-camera, which the prosecution said was res gestae. The prosecution offered no evidence and his client was acquitted of GBH. Read more: bit.ly/3XkO7Ig
Defence Success in Serious Sword Attack — A timely reminder of the limits of Res Gestae
Austin Stoton secured a successful outcome for his client using defence of res gestae in sword attack case.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Austin Stoton successfully argued to exclude a complainant's account, filmed on police body-worn-camera, which the prosecution said was res gestae. The prosecution offered no evidence and his client was acquitted of GBH. Read more: bit.ly/3XkO7Ig
Quentin Hunt appeared on the Mark Dolan breakfast Show on TalkTV to give an expert practitioner’s perspective on recent proposals to restrict the right to Jury trials. You can see what Quentin had to say at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G6N...
‘This Is An Attack On JUSTICE!’| David Lammy To Scrap Juries For Most Crimes
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Quentin Hunt appeared on the Mark Dolan breakfast Show on TalkTV to give an expert practitioner’s perspective on recent proposals to restrict the right to Jury trials. You can see what Quentin had to say at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G6N...
Charlie Sherrard KC joined Mark Evans on BBC Radio 4’s The Law Show – “Law Under Fire”.
The episode examined rising threats to barristers, solicitors, their families and the judiciary, highlighting challenges for the justice system and the need to protect the rule of law. tinyurl.com/3fbewkvt
The episode examined rising threats to barristers, solicitors, their families and the judiciary, highlighting challenges for the justice system and the need to protect the rule of law. tinyurl.com/3fbewkvt
Charlie Sherrard KC in latest episode of “The Law Show” on BBC Radio 4 - “Law Under Fire”.
Charlie Sherrard KC invited to speak with Mark Evans on“The Law Show” on BBC Radio 4 - “Law Under Fire”. In a climate of hostility against legal professionals the podcast explores consequences of incr...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Charlie Sherrard KC joined Mark Evans on BBC Radio 4’s The Law Show – “Law Under Fire”.
The episode examined rising threats to barristers, solicitors, their families and the judiciary, highlighting challenges for the justice system and the need to protect the rule of law. tinyurl.com/3fbewkvt
The episode examined rising threats to barristers, solicitors, their families and the judiciary, highlighting challenges for the justice system and the need to protect the rule of law. tinyurl.com/3fbewkvt
2BR barristers defended three Met Police officers in a complex strip-search misconduct case. The panel accepted the officers acted with legitimate purpose & imposed Final Written Warnings, not dismissal - highlighting systemic training gaps not deliberate wrongdoing. shorturl.at/4W81C
Defence Team Secures Final Written Warnings in High-Profile Met Police Gross Misconduct Case
Barristers Alex Stein, Ashraf Khan and Thomas Daniel secured Final Written Warnings—not dismissal—for Met Police officers in a complex strip-search misconduct case.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
2BR barristers defended three Met Police officers in a complex strip-search misconduct case. The panel accepted the officers acted with legitimate purpose & imposed Final Written Warnings, not dismissal - highlighting systemic training gaps not deliberate wrongdoing. shorturl.at/4W81C
Brian Altman KC, talking about prosecuting serial killer Levi Bellfield for Milly Dowler’s murder, appears on Inside the Case, a new podcast from Frances Gibb & ULaw exploring the country’s biggest criminal and constitutional cases. You can read more at tinyurl.com/3a234y5p
Brian Altman KC appears in the inaugural episode in former Times Legal correspondent, Frances Gibb's new podcast series, 'Inside the Case'.
Joint Head of Chambers at 2BR, Brian Altman KC has spoken in Frances Gibb's podcast about Milly Dowler and her killer.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Brian Altman KC, talking about prosecuting serial killer Levi Bellfield for Milly Dowler’s murder, appears on Inside the Case, a new podcast from Frances Gibb & ULaw exploring the country’s biggest criminal and constitutional cases. You can read more at tinyurl.com/3a234y5p
Jacqueline Carey KC acted for Dion Rudakubana in the Public Inquiry into the 29 July 2024 Southport attack.
In the final week, chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford, evidence from her client and his parents drew wide national media coverage. Jacqueline was instructed by Gemma Ludgate. tinyurl.com/2w7sxccn
In the final week, chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford, evidence from her client and his parents drew wide national media coverage. Jacqueline was instructed by Gemma Ludgate. tinyurl.com/2w7sxccn
Southport Inquiry hearings concluded
Jacqueline Carey KC acted for Dion Rudakubana, perpetrator's brother, in the high profile public Inquiry into the Southport attack in 2024. The Inquiry, chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford, heard evidence f...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Jacqueline Carey KC acted for Dion Rudakubana in the Public Inquiry into the 29 July 2024 Southport attack.
In the final week, chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford, evidence from her client and his parents drew wide national media coverage. Jacqueline was instructed by Gemma Ludgate. tinyurl.com/2w7sxccn
In the final week, chaired by Sir Adrian Fulford, evidence from her client and his parents drew wide national media coverage. Jacqueline was instructed by Gemma Ludgate. tinyurl.com/2w7sxccn
Alex Davidson represented the National Crime Agency in its successful application for a cryptoasset forfeiture order over cryptoassets valued at approximately £2m - understood to be one of the first cryptoasset forfeiture orders granted by the courts. tinyurl.com/2xp7ebdn
Alex Davidson successful in cryptoasset forfeiture case
Alex Davidson represented the National Crime Agency in obtaining a £2 million cryptoasset forfeiture order, strengthening NCA enforcement action against criminal cryptoassets.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Alex Davidson represented the National Crime Agency in its successful application for a cryptoasset forfeiture order over cryptoassets valued at approximately £2m - understood to be one of the first cryptoasset forfeiture orders granted by the courts. tinyurl.com/2xp7ebdn
Allan Compton KC acted for SG, whose murder conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal. The Court held the trial judge had no power to exclude admissible evidence adduced by one defendant against another. SG’s conviction was reduced to manslaughter. tinyurl.com/8mvpddcw
Murder conviction quashed in Court of Appeal
Allan Compton KC defends in murder trial with conviction quashed at Court of Appeal hearing.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Allan Compton KC acted for SG, whose murder conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal. The Court held the trial judge had no power to exclude admissible evidence adduced by one defendant against another. SG’s conviction was reduced to manslaughter. tinyurl.com/8mvpddcw
Olivia Rawlings, instructed by Chloe Goodey at JSP, secured a not guilty verdict in an ABH street fight case, following a successful submission that there was no case to answer. Read more here tinyurl.com/3djttvek
Olivia Rawlings secures acquittals following successful submissions of no case to answer
Olivia Rawlings, instructed by Chloe Goodey at JSP, secures not guilty verdicts for two men accused of ABH after a 2022 street fight.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Olivia Rawlings, instructed by Chloe Goodey at JSP, secured a not guilty verdict in an ABH street fight case, following a successful submission that there was no case to answer. Read more here tinyurl.com/3djttvek
We’re proud to announce that Ashraf Khan has been appointed as a Legally Qualified Chair at the Architects Registration Board’s Professional Conduct Committee — recognising his expertise in regulatory law and professional discipline.
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Ashraf Khan appointed as Legally Qualified Chair at the Architects Registration Board
Ashraf Khan has been appointed as a Legally Qualified Chair of the Architects Registration Board’s Professional Conduct Committee, reinforcing his reputation in regulatory law.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We’re proud to announce that Ashraf Khan has been appointed as a Legally Qualified Chair at the Architects Registration Board’s Professional Conduct Committee — recognising his expertise in regulatory law and professional discipline.
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Kieran Vaughan KC successfully persuaded the Court of Appeal to quash his client’s convictions for murder and possession of a weapon after the single judge had refused leave.
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Kieran Vaughan KC success in murder appeal
Kieran Vaughan KC successfully represented an appellant in the Court of Appeal, leading to the quashing of convictions for murder and possession of an offensive weapon. Reporting restrictions currentl...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Kieran Vaughan KC successfully persuaded the Court of Appeal to quash his client’s convictions for murder and possession of a weapon after the single judge had refused leave.
Read more at tinyurl.com/4txkneca
Read more at tinyurl.com/4txkneca
Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon) gave a keynote address to the Cambridge Economic Crime Symposium on the global rise in cross-border financial crime and the challenges of crypto-currencies/digital assets for offshore & multi-jurisdictional law enforcement. Read more tinyurl.com/y3295d4v
Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon) makes keynote speech at Economic Crime Symposium
Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon) delivered a keynote speech at the 42nd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, highlighting challenges in combating cross-border financial crime, cryptocurrency reg...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon) gave a keynote address to the Cambridge Economic Crime Symposium on the global rise in cross-border financial crime and the challenges of crypto-currencies/digital assets for offshore & multi-jurisdictional law enforcement. Read more tinyurl.com/y3295d4v
Charles Langley KC, David Patience and Lucy Sweetland, instructed by Simon May of Edwards Duthie Shamash, successfully represented two defendants acquitted by the jury of involvement in a £25m timeshare fraud at Southwark Crown Court. You can read more at tinyurl.com/2rhffdrm
Charles Langley KC, David Patience & Lucy Sweetland’s clients acquitted of fraud in three-month trial at Southwark Crown Court
Charles Langley KC, David Patience and Lucy Sweetland, instructed by Simon May of Edwards Duthie Shamash, successfully secured the acquittal of their clients in a £25m timeshare fraud case at Southwar...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Charles Langley KC, David Patience and Lucy Sweetland, instructed by Simon May of Edwards Duthie Shamash, successfully represented two defendants acquitted by the jury of involvement in a £25m timeshare fraud at Southwark Crown Court. You can read more at tinyurl.com/2rhffdrm
2BR Chambers is delighted to welcome Sarah Magill as an Associate Member.
A Legal 500 & Chambers UK recommended criminal barrister, Sarah specialises in serious crime, military law & regulatory cases.
You can read more here tinyurl.com/3abxb73u
Welcome to 2BR, Sarah!
A Legal 500 & Chambers UK recommended criminal barrister, Sarah specialises in serious crime, military law & regulatory cases.
You can read more here tinyurl.com/3abxb73u
Welcome to 2BR, Sarah!
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
2BR Chambers is delighted to welcome Sarah Magill as an Associate Member.
A Legal 500 & Chambers UK recommended criminal barrister, Sarah specialises in serious crime, military law & regulatory cases.
You can read more here tinyurl.com/3abxb73u
Welcome to 2BR, Sarah!
A Legal 500 & Chambers UK recommended criminal barrister, Sarah specialises in serious crime, military law & regulatory cases.
You can read more here tinyurl.com/3abxb73u
Welcome to 2BR, Sarah!
Victoria Shehadeh, acting for the Romanian Judicial Authority, successfully opposed an extradition appeal in the High Court.
The Court upheld the extradition to Romania for fraud offences, rejecting arguments of delay and Article 8 disproportionality. You can read more at tinyurl.com/47vxnua8
The Court upheld the extradition to Romania for fraud offences, rejecting arguments of delay and Article 8 disproportionality. You can read more at tinyurl.com/47vxnua8
Victoria Shehadeh extradition success in the High Court
Victoria Shehadeh, acting for the Romanian Judicial Authority, successfully opposed an extradition appeal in the High Court. The court upheld the extradition order, rejecting arguments of delay and Ar...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Victoria Shehadeh, acting for the Romanian Judicial Authority, successfully opposed an extradition appeal in the High Court.
The Court upheld the extradition to Romania for fraud offences, rejecting arguments of delay and Article 8 disproportionality. You can read more at tinyurl.com/47vxnua8
The Court upheld the extradition to Romania for fraud offences, rejecting arguments of delay and Article 8 disproportionality. You can read more at tinyurl.com/47vxnua8
Austin Stoton prosecuted a defendant who was convicted by a jury of the systematic rape of two sisters between the ages of 7 and 14. You can read more at tinyurl.com/mryjd7uh
Austin Stoton prosecutes child rapist
Austin Stoton successfully prosecuted a defendant convicted of the systematic rape of two young sisters. The complex case involved child and hostile witnesses, digital evidence analysis, and sensitive...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Austin Stoton prosecuted a defendant who was convicted by a jury of the systematic rape of two sisters between the ages of 7 and 14. You can read more at tinyurl.com/mryjd7uh
Ashley Hendron, instructed by Roger Sahota of Berkeley Square Solicitors and led by Richard Thomas KC, represented the first defendant in a £5 billion crypto-currency money laundering case. You can read more about the case at tinyurl.com/4mrfwd8y
Ashley Hendron represents first defendant in £5 billion crypto-currency money laundering case
Ashley Hendron, instructed by Roger Sahota of Berkeley Square Solicitors and led by Richard Thomas KC, represented Yadi Zhang (also known as Zhimin Qian) in a landmark £5 billion cryptocurrency money ...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ashley Hendron, instructed by Roger Sahota of Berkeley Square Solicitors and led by Richard Thomas KC, represented the first defendant in a £5 billion crypto-currency money laundering case. You can read more about the case at tinyurl.com/4mrfwd8y
John Hurlock, instructed by Esra Vildrim of Morgan Has Solicitors, secured the acquittal of a woman accused of laundering £50K from a Class A drug ring. The jury found she had no knowledge of the criminal funds. Read more here tinyurl.com/59bbra4m
John Hurlock's client acquitted of money laundering conspiracy
John Hurlock, instructed by Esra Vildrim of Morgan Has Solicitors, secures acquittal for client accused of laundering over £50,000 linked to a major class A drug operation. Jury delivers unanimous not...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
John Hurlock, instructed by Esra Vildrim of Morgan Has Solicitors, secured the acquittal of a woman accused of laundering £50K from a Class A drug ring. The jury found she had no knowledge of the criminal funds. Read more here tinyurl.com/59bbra4m
We are delighted to announce that Abbey Robertson has accepted an offer of tenancy at the conclusion of her pupillage.
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Chambers welcomes Abbey Robertson as a new tenant
We are pleased to welcome Abbey Robertson as a new tenant following the successful completion of her pupillage. We wish her a successful career at the criminal bar.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We are delighted to announce that Abbey Robertson has accepted an offer of tenancy at the conclusion of her pupillage.
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You can read more at tinyurl.com/3mmah2rh
Nick Bonehill has recently successfully defended two separate cases where his client faced allegations of rape and serious sexual offences. You can read more at tinyurl.com/4e4z8mze
Nick Bonehill successfully defends in separate trials alleging serious sexual offences
Barrister Nick Bonehill successfully defends clients in two separate trials involving serious sexual offence allegations, resulting in full acquittals after jury trials.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Nick Bonehill has recently successfully defended two separate cases where his client faced allegations of rape and serious sexual offences. You can read more at tinyurl.com/4e4z8mze
Ahead of Chambers' IPP event on Thursday, Sir Bob Neill KC and Rhys Rosser have written on the Chambers' blog about those left in limbo by IPP sentencing. You can read the article at www.2br.co.uk/left-in-limb...
Left in limbo: The continuing scandal of IPP sentences
There were 8,711 IPP and DPP sentences imposed between 2005, when the sentence was first given, and 2012, when they were abolished. They were introduced followed a review of sentencing carried out in ...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ahead of Chambers' IPP event on Thursday, Sir Bob Neill KC and Rhys Rosser have written on the Chambers' blog about those left in limbo by IPP sentencing. You can read the article at www.2br.co.uk/left-in-limb...
We are delighted the to have received 50 recommendations and to continue to be ranked as a top tier set in the 2026 Chambers & Partners UK Bar guide.
You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/2br-recommen...
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2BR recommended as a top tier set in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026
We are delighted to have received 50 recommendations in the 2026 edition of the Chambers & Partners guide to the UK Bar, which has been published today, with Chambers continuing to be ranked as a top ...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We are delighted the to have received 50 recommendations and to continue to be ranked as a top tier set in the 2026 Chambers & Partners UK Bar guide.
You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/2br-recommen...
You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/2br-recommen...
Chambers is delighted to welcome Dan Santos-Costa (2019 call) as a member of Chambers. You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/barristers-d...
Dan Santos-Costa joins Chambers
Dan Santos-Costa is a barrister specialising in criminal defence, regulatory law, professional discipline, and inquests. He appears in the Crown Court, Youth Court, and before professional misconduct ...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Chambers is delighted to welcome Dan Santos-Costa (2019 call) as a member of Chambers. You can read more at www.2br.co.uk/barristers-d...
Ashraf Khan (instructed by JMW Solicitors) successfully defended a Met Police officer, accused of system misuse and improper disclosure of information, in a gross misconduct hearing. Ashraf’s client was cleared of all charges. You can read more at tinyurl.com/2ppmh3xf
Ashraf Khan appears for Metropolitan Police Officer cleared of Gross Misconduct
Ashraf Khan, instructed by JMW Solicitors, successfully defended a Metropolitan Police officer accused of gross misconduct. The panel cleared the officer of all charges, finding no breach of professio...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Ashraf Khan (instructed by JMW Solicitors) successfully defended a Met Police officer, accused of system misuse and improper disclosure of information, in a gross misconduct hearing. Ashraf’s client was cleared of all charges. You can read more at tinyurl.com/2ppmh3xf
Anand Beharrylal KC represented a 15 year old in a high profile murder in which the teenaged victim was chased into a vape store after an altercation, and stabbed him to death. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yc5fcbyd
Anand Beharrylal KC acts for 15 year old in Solihull murder
Anand Beharrylal KC represented a 15-year-old in a high-profile murder case at Birmingham Crown Court. The jury found the teen guilty in a fatal stabbing, leading to a sentence of detention at His Maj...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Anand Beharrylal KC represented a 15 year old in a high profile murder in which the teenaged victim was chased into a vape store after an altercation, and stabbed him to death. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yc5fcbyd