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We are delighted to announce that Harry O’Sullivan has joined 5KBW with immediate effect. Harry is authorised to conduct work on a direct access basis and is appointed to the CPS Advocate Panel at Grade 3.

Chambers is delighted to welcome Elena Colato, James Conroy and Lily Malone who start their pupillages with us today.

5KBW are delighted to announce that we have continued to be recognised as a Leading Set in the Legal 500 2025 rankings. “High-calibre set of chambers which is well established in its reputation for excellence & criminal defence work." See here for more: legal500.com/firms/9550-cha…

A new BBC Documentary “Slavery on the High Street” features the Modern Slavery case in which Benjamin Temple, leading Fiona Ryan, appeared for the Crown and a total of 60 unanimous guilty verdicts were returned. It can be watched here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

A fantastic evening was had when Lord Hughes of Ombersley came to speak at a 5KBW event last week to unpick the state of the law on intoxication and criminal responsibility 'The Guilty Grape.' What a privilege to have it all explained by a former Justice of the Supreme Court.

Chambers are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Crime Set of the Year and that Louise Oakley has been shortlisted for Crime Junior of the Year, at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. The awards ceremony will take place in November. #ChambersUKBarAwards

First edition of “The Appeal Brief”, @5KBW Criminal Appeal Unit newsletter. Now live. Summaries/commentary on jments from CACD, Admin Ct, NICA Edited by @appealbarrister with a team of specialist criminal barristers from 5KBW. 5kbw.co.uk/images/uploads…

Aamina Khalid, a second six pupil at 5KBW has written a commentary about whether the court should take into account overcrowding in women's prisons when sentencing female offenders. The article can be read here: 5kbw.co.uk/resources/view…

We are delighted to announce that David Osborne has joined 5KBW with immediate effect. David was called to the bar in 2015 having previously been admitted as a Solicitor in 1996. 5kbw.co.uk/resources/view…

Everyone at 5KBW would like to wish Aamina, Claire & Harriet all the best as they commence their 2nd six of pupillage tomorrow. They are undertaking their pupillages in Criminal Law and are able to accept instructions. Please contact clerks@5kbw.co.uk for further details.

Chambers is delighted to announce that Charlotte Hole and Frederick Hookway have been appointed by Robert Courts KC MP HM Solicitor General, to the Treasury Counsel Monitoree scheme from 1st April 2024, for a period of 3 years.

Chambers is delighted to announce that Jack Triggs has been appointed Deputy District Judge in the Magistrates Court. 5kbw.co.uk/resources/view…

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 appellate expertise within Chambers. 5kbw.co.uk/resources/view…

Chambers are delighted to announce that the Attorney General has appointed Jonathan Polnay as Senior Treasury Counsel as of 1 April 2024. Jonathan Polnay's appointment follows the January announcement that he is to be appointed one of His Majesty's Counsel [KC] on 18th March.

Chambers are delighted to announce that the Attorney General has appointed Louise Oakley as Senior Treasury Counsel as of 1 April 2024. Treasury Counsel are a team of specialist advocates who prosecute many of the most serious and complex cases in the country.

Harriet Palfreman, a first six pupil at 5KBW has written a commentary about whether there is a need for legislative reform providing a specific provision for the offence of spiking. The article can be read here 5kbw.co.uk/resources/view…

Company Director unanimously acquitted of rape and another serious sexual offence in just 30 minutes after an eight day trial. Represented by Sarah Forshaw KC, instructed by Leo Martin of @FreemansSols

Chambers are delighted to announce that the Attorney General has appointed Ben Holt as Junior Treasury Counsel as of 1 April 2024.

We are delighted to announce that Catherine Farrelly and Jonathan Polnay are to be appointed as King’s Counsel (KC). The 2024 silk appointment ceremony will take place at Westminster Hall on 18th March. 5kbw.co.uk/resources/view…