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Crime - London (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

2BR has long had a standing in the top rank of criminal sets. It is regularly involved in high-profile cases across the full spectrum of criminal law and has practitioners, instructed for both the prosecution and defence, who have particular expertise in dealing with complex defences including insanity. One client notes: "the counsel they have in this set are extremely experienced and the results they achieve always exceed expectations." Recent cases for the set include the prosecution of Luke D'Wit.

Paul Rodgers is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jim Sturman
Jim Sturman
Star Individuals

Jim Sturman KC specialises in defending both high-profile and lay individuals facing serious allegations such as sexual assault, stalking and conspiracy to produce classified drugs. Sturman has further experience of dealing with offences pertaining to the dark web and EncroChat.

Jim Sturman KC is a go-to because he has all the usual attributes. He is very good in court and is at the top of his game.

Jim is a very safe pair of hands and is well respected.

Jim is a heavyweight crime barrister. As soon as he comes into the courtroom, his presence is felt immediately.

Christine Agnew
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Christine Agnew
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Band 1

Christine Agnew KC is a highly regarded silk with a vast criminal practice. She regularly defends the gravest criminal matters such as child abuse, murder, manslaughter and serious sexual offences.

She is a Rolls-Royce silk. She is highly respected and peerless in court.

Christine is a class act will before any jury. She is exceptional with client care and her ability to get to persuade the jury is exceptional.

Agnew is fabulous and so good with clients.

Kieran Vaughan
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Kieran Vaughan
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Band 1

Kieran Vaughan KC is a prominent defence barrister with expertise in major criminal matters including drug smuggling, firearms, murder and attempted murder cases. He also maintains an established practice acting in Northern Ireland.

Kieran is a phenomenal advocate and has an amazing presence in court. His client care and the respect he shows the judges is underrated.

He is a delight to work with and so great in trials.

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Tracy Ayling
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Band 1

Tracy Ayling KC is a focused criminal practitioner who both prosecutes and defends. In silk she has handled some of the highest profile serious sex and murder cases in the UK. She is well known for her specialist skill in the cross-examination of very young and vulnerable witnesses.

Tracy Ayling is incredibly skilled in the courtroom.

She is an absolute powerhouse. Her advocacy is persuasive, charming and witty.

She is a very competent advocate with excellent written and oral advocacy skills.

Brian Altman
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Brian Altman
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Band 2

Joint head of chambers Brian Altman KC is known for his remarkable expertise in the most significant criminal cases. His general crime practice comprises high-profile murder cases and terrorism work, as well as fraud matters. He also has particular expertise in dealing with police officer and misconduct cases.

He is really good. Altman is very detail-oriented and focused. He is very forceful and encouraging in court, and is a very good advocate to have on your side.

Altman has great gravitas and opponents really respect him. He gets the results for good reason; he is a great lawyer and brilliant to watch on his feet.

Charles Sherrard
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Charles Sherrard
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Band 2

Charles Sherrard KC is an impressive silk who boasts extensive experience of taking instructions in high-profile criminal proceedings. His particular expertise lies in complex homicide and sex cases.

A highly experienced advocate who takes a careful and detailed approach to his cases.

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Craig Rush
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Band 2

Craig Rush is an acclaimed criminal junior with a strong history of defending complex cases. He is particularly adept at handling privately funded criminal matters such as those involving homicide or firearms. He is also highlighted for his expertise in domestic violence, blackmail and international gang-related cases.

Craig is a formidable advocate before the jury and is a go-to leading junior for serious cases.

He is great and stands out.

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Dean George
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Band 2

Dean George KC undertakes a variety of serious crime work and is often instructed to defend in homicides and cases related to organised crime groups. He has further strength in cyber-crime matters and is particularly noted for the strength of his advocacy.

He is exceptional, great in court and great with clients. His written work is second to none. Dean George KC goes through absolutely everything in detail, and is extremely concise.

He is one of the very best advocates. His work ethic is unbelievable, his knowledge of the law is great and he is utterly fearless in his advocacy. His cross-examination is a joy to watch.

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Louise Sweet
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Band 2

Louise Sweet KC has a strong defence practice and is particularly well known for representing vulnerable clients in a range of complex and sensitive cases. She has experience in proceedings involving child sex abuse and multi-handed gang-related murders, among other areas.

Louise is exceptional. Her empathy and intellect are invaluable to clients.

Louise gets fantastic results in hard cases. She has a particular niche in sex cases. She is very good in preparation and in court.

Her preparation is second to none and she is not scared to take risks. She has a down-to-earth manner and is brilliant with clients.

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Alastair Smith
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Band 3

Smith is a very competent advocate with excellent written advocacy skills.

Alastair has a firm but approachable manner, which makes him incredibly valuable to have on the defence team.

He is a brilliant negotiator. He is a real people person and knows exactly which buttons to press.

He is a faultless tactician and advocate, and is always willing to think outside of the box and to come up with novel arguments.

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Anand Beharrylal
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Band 4

He is an excellent professional, charming and very good with juries.

He can explain complexities to difficult clients quickly and concisely and then impress the nuances of a case on a jury with equal ease.

He is a fearless and dedicated advocate. He thoroughly prepares each case and has a very good way with clients.

He is a highly regarded and very competent counsel. He provides excellent client care and is a tactician.

Anand is an excellent silk, he is excellent to work with.

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Ashraf Khan
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Band 4

Able, knowledgeable and someone who takes a realistic, no-nonsense approach.

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Rhys Rosser
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Band 4

Rhys is incredibly intelligent. His knowledge of the law is probably second to none and his written work is brilliant.

Rhys is a compelling advocate with an ability to present a difficult case in an attractive manner.

Rhys is an excellent advocate who always resolves issues in a calm and proactive manner.

Rhys Rosser is an excellent barrister who is a pleasure to work alongside. He is hard-working and dedicated.

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Samuel Magee KC
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Band 4

Samuel has a commanding, powerful presence in court. He has charm, huge professionalism and is extremely good with client care.

He is exceptionally skilled in presenting the most complex of cases in both jury and non-jury courts. His written advice and submissions are excellent.

He is very strong in every regard.

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Timothy Hunter
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Band 4

An experienced junior, who is unruffled at all times. He adopts a very commonsense, practical approach to his cases.

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Christopher Martin
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Band 5

He is hard-working and highly respected. He has been instructed in the most serious of cases.

Chris is an excellent advocate with a polished and impressive style.

He is down to earth with the defendants but has the most amazing courtroom presence. He will go above and beyond on all of his cases and gives 100%.

Chris deals with complex matters in a sensitive way and always has a great attention to detail and is very knowledgeable.

Chris has the ability to converse with clients. He is an exceptional advocate with a keen attention to detail.

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Stan Reiz
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Band 5

He was phenomenal. He is really great with legal arguments and great with juries. He is super smart.

Stan is the best up-and-coming silk. He handles high-profile cases and is exceptional in his advocacy.

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Andrew McGee
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Band 6

He is an outstanding advocate with exceptional attention to detail.

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Ashley Hendron
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Band 6

Ashley has great attention to detail.

Ashley is a confident and impressive advocate.

His preparation is just unbelievable. He leaves no stone unturned, is very confident, offers robust advice and is excellent with client care. He is an incredible jury advocate and very calm in court.

He is a highly skilled advocate and prepares every case brilliantly.

Hendron is versatile, good with clients and judges and is a people person. He offers attention to detail and is very organised and on top of his cases.

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Jacqueline Carey
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Band 6

Jacqui is a difference maker. She is hard-working, extremely knowledgeable and someone who gets the big decisions right every time.

She has an attention to detail like no other.

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Nick Barraclough
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Band 6

Judges love him, he is great.

Charles Langley
Charles Langley
New Silks

He is superb.

He is an exceptional barrister. He is engaging. Every client thinks he is great and they like him and he makes things very clear for them. Everyone has their focus on him when he's in the room.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Crime

Jim Sturman KC
Jim Sturman KC
Star Individuals
Christine Agnew KC
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Christine Agnew KC
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Band 1
Kieran Vaughan KC
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Kieran Vaughan KC
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Band 1
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Tracy Ayling KC
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Band 1
Brian Altman KC
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Brian Altman KC
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Band 2
Charles Sherrard KC
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Charles Sherrard KC
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Band 2
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Dean George KC
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Band 2
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Louise Sweet KC
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Band 2
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Anand Beharrylal KC
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Band 4
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Samuel Magee KC
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Band 4
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Stan Reiz KC
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Band 5
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Jacqueline Carey KC
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Band 6
Charles Langley KC
Charles Langley KC
New Silks

Juniors

London (Bar)

Crime

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Craig Rush
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Band 2
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Alastair Smith
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Band 3
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Ashraf Khan
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Band 4
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Rhys Rosser
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Band 4
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Timothy Hunter
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Band 4
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Christopher Martin
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Band 5
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Andrew McGee
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Band 6
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