2BR (The Chambers of Brian Altman KC & Christine Agnew KC)
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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
Jim Sturman KC, instructed by Ruth Armstrong of Gateley’s, represented a leading UK building company in environmental regulation charges.
After demonstrating the case lacked public interest, the prosecution withdrew all charges. Read more at tinyurl.com/yc5mc42d
After demonstrating the case lacked public interest, the prosecution withdrew all charges. Read more at tinyurl.com/yc5mc42d
Jim Sturman KC success in environmental regulation prosecution
Jim Sturman KC successfully represents a leading UK building company, securing withdrawal of environmental regulation charges after post-charge representations
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December 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Jim Sturman KC, instructed by Ruth Armstrong of Gateley’s, represented a leading UK building company in environmental regulation charges.
After demonstrating the case lacked public interest, the prosecution withdrew all charges. Read more at tinyurl.com/yc5mc42d
After demonstrating the case lacked public interest, the prosecution withdrew all charges. Read more at tinyurl.com/yc5mc42d
Christopher Martin defended a van driver accused of causing death by careless driving after a cyclist was killed in a collision. Following a 5-day trial with extensive expert evidence at Chelmsford Crown Court, the jury unanimously acquitted him. Read more
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Christopher Martin secures acquittal in death by careless driving case
Christopher Martin, instructed by DWF Solicitors, successfully defended a van driver charged with causing the death of a cyclist by careless driving, securing a unanimous acquittal at Chelmsford Crown...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Christopher Martin defended a van driver accused of causing death by careless driving after a cyclist was killed in a collision. Following a 5-day trial with extensive expert evidence at Chelmsford Crown Court, the jury unanimously acquitted him. Read more
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Ashraf Khan secured the acquittal of a Met Police officer accused of assault, showing through footage, expert evidence and PPST analysis that the force used was necessary and proportionate.
The District Judge returned a Not Guilty verdict. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ye4vfk3y
The District Judge returned a Not Guilty verdict. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ye4vfk3y
Met Police Officer Cleared of Assault Following Use-of-Force Analysis
Ashraf Khan secured the acquittal of a Metropolitan Police officer charged with assault after a contested trial at the City of London Magistrates’ Court.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Ashraf Khan secured the acquittal of a Met Police officer accused of assault, showing through footage, expert evidence and PPST analysis that the force used was necessary and proportionate.
The District Judge returned a Not Guilty verdict. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ye4vfk3y
The District Judge returned a Not Guilty verdict. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ye4vfk3y
Nicholas Maggs, instructed by Carly Denniss and Emily Haines of JSP, secured acquittals for his client facing multiple allegations of rape part way through a trial at Basildon Crown Court after the prosecution offered no evidence on all counts. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ms66jnnu
Nicholas Maggs’ client acquitted of multiple rape allegations
Nicholas Maggs, instructed by JSP, secured full acquittals in a rape trial at Basildon Crown Court after the prosecution offered no evidence, concluding there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Nicholas Maggs, instructed by Carly Denniss and Emily Haines of JSP, secured acquittals for his client facing multiple allegations of rape part way through a trial at Basildon Crown Court after the prosecution offered no evidence on all counts. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ms66jnnu
Chambers warmly congratulates eight of its members who have been successful in obtaining improved gradings in the recent CPS advocate panel appointment exercise.
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2BR members successful in CPS panel appointments
2BR barristers have successfully been appointed to the CPS general crime panel
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December 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Chambers warmly congratulates eight of its members who have been successful in obtaining improved gradings in the recent CPS advocate panel appointment exercise.
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Engineering incidents turn on one question: was it foreseeable? In a new blog post, Austin Stoton has written a lawyer’s guide to Engineering risk assessments. You can read it here at
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Engineering Risk Assessments and the Law – A Guide for Lawyers
Austin Stoton discusses the question of foreseeability with serious engineering incidents and the crucial risk assessments needed.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Engineering incidents turn on one question: was it foreseeable? In a new blog post, Austin Stoton has written a lawyer’s guide to Engineering risk assessments. You can read it here at
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Tomas McGarvey succeeded in the Court of Appeal in reducing his client’s SHPO and notification requirements from 10 to 7 years, arguing they must reflect the law and be proportionate to risk.
Both orders were reduced accordingly. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yxsx7v4r
Both orders were reduced accordingly. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yxsx7v4r
Court of Appeal success for Tomas McGarvey
Tomas McGarvey successfully defended client against allegations of serious sexual harm s.80, s.352
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December 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Tomas McGarvey succeeded in the Court of Appeal in reducing his client’s SHPO and notification requirements from 10 to 7 years, arguing they must reflect the law and be proportionate to risk.
Both orders were reduced accordingly. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yxsx7v4r
Both orders were reduced accordingly. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yxsx7v4r
Allan Compton KC prosecuted Autostructures Ltd after a fatal 2018 Telford factory incident. The firm pleaded guilty to a Health and Safety offence after an engineer was killed by an unguarded flywheel, and was fined £1.3m.
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Allan Compton KC prosecutes company fined £1.3 million following flywheel death.
Allan Compton KC prosecuted Autostructures Ltd after a maintenance engineer was killed by an unguarded flywheel. The company was fined £1.3m at Stafford Crown Court.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Allan Compton KC prosecuted Autostructures Ltd after a fatal 2018 Telford factory incident. The firm pleaded guilty to a Health and Safety offence after an engineer was killed by an unguarded flywheel, and was fined £1.3m.
You can read more at tinyurl.com/y5uxbnsk
You can read more at tinyurl.com/y5uxbnsk
Allan Compton KC prosecuted Autostructures Ltd after a fatal 2018 Telford factory incident. The firm pleaded guilty to a Health and Safety offence after an engineer was killed by an unguarded flywheel, and was fined £1.3m.
You can read more at tinyurl.com/y5uxbnsk
You can read more at tinyurl.com/y5uxbnsk
Allan Compton KC prosecutes company fined £1.3 million following flywheel death.
Allan Compton KC prosecuted Autostructures Ltd after a maintenance engineer was killed by an unguarded flywheel. The company was fined £1.3m at Stafford Crown Court.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Allan Compton KC prosecuted Autostructures Ltd after a fatal 2018 Telford factory incident. The firm pleaded guilty to a Health and Safety offence after an engineer was killed by an unguarded flywheel, and was fined £1.3m.
You can read more at tinyurl.com/y5uxbnsk
You can read more at tinyurl.com/y5uxbnsk
Alex Stein, instructed by Priya Wader of Garrick Law, secured the sole acquittal in a £1m stolen-vehicle fraud and money-laundering case at Reading Crown Court. The four-day trial showed how focused jury trials remain efficient despite complexity. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ycyatku7
Alex Stein successfully defends fraud conspiracy
Alex Stein, instructed by Priya Wader of Garrick Law, secured the only acquittal in a £1m stolen vehicle fraud and money-laundering conspiracy at Reading Crown Court. The complex case concluded effici...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Alex Stein, instructed by Priya Wader of Garrick Law, secured the sole acquittal in a £1m stolen-vehicle fraud and money-laundering case at Reading Crown Court. The four-day trial showed how focused jury trials remain efficient despite complexity. You can read more at tinyurl.com/ycyatku7
Matt Kingswell, instructed by Paul Robinson Solicitors, secured a unanimous acquittal at Basildon Crown Court, exposing major inconsistencies in the complainant’s evidence in a wounding case. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yjt64h75
Matt Kingswell secures acquittal in section 18 GBH trial
Matt Kingswell of Paul Robinson Solicitors secured a unanimous acquittal for a client charged with wounding at Basildon Crown Court, exposing key inconsistencies in evidence.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Matt Kingswell, instructed by Paul Robinson Solicitors, secured a unanimous acquittal at Basildon Crown Court, exposing major inconsistencies in the complainant’s evidence in a wounding case. You can read more at tinyurl.com/yjt64h75
Tomas McGarvey, instructed by Aashar Malik of Woolfe & Co Solicitors, obtained a unanimous Not Guilty verdict after a three-day trial. The client was acquitted of drug supply charges following a successful Section 45 Modern Slavery Act defence. Read more here tinyurl.com/3w6cm29y
Section 45 Modern Slavery Act Defence success for Tomas McGarvey
Tomas McGarvey, instructed by Aashar Malik of Woolfe & Co Solicitors, secured a unanimous Not Guilty verdict for a client charged with Class A and B drug supply, successfully advancing a Section 45 Mo...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Tomas McGarvey, instructed by Aashar Malik of Woolfe & Co Solicitors, obtained a unanimous Not Guilty verdict after a three-day trial. The client was acquitted of drug supply charges following a successful Section 45 Modern Slavery Act defence. Read more here tinyurl.com/3w6cm29y
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.
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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