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Nick Rhodes KC leading Richard Barradell represented a defendant at Sheffield Crown Court in September/October 2025 who was acquitted of murder.

Michael James, the defendant, lived with his one-time partner, Zara Tolley and their children in Sheffield.

26 November 2025

Richard Barradell successfully defended Rachel Hale (teaching assistant) for attempted murder/attempt section 18.

Between 17th and 20th November 2025 – Richard Barradell successfully defended Rachel Hale on the charge of the attempted murder of PC Cheryl Beaumont.

26 November 2025

Come meet members of KBW Chambers at the Pupillage Fair (North)

Members of KBW Chambers will be attending the Pupillage Fair (North) hosted by the Northern Circuit at the Manchester Metropolitan University on the 29th of November 2025.

24 November 2025

Mahdev Singh Sachdev prosecuted defendant convicted of pouring boiling water over partner

Mahdev Singh Sachdev, instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service, prosecuted a defendant for s.18, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after they were accused of pouring boiling water down the back of the complainant after accusing their partner of infidelity.

03 November 2025

Tony Dunne appointed as a Circuit Judge

KBW Chambers congratulates Tony Dunne on his appointment as a Circuit Judge to Sit at Sheffield from the 24th November 2025.

30 October 2025

Mahdev Singh Sachdev appeared in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Mahdev, instructed by Ashmans Solicitors, had appeared on behalf of Tracey Cromwell at the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing when she entered guilty pleas to two offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. She was later sentenced to 12 months immediate imprisonment.

21 October 2025

Congratulations to our Silks and Leading Juniors ranked in Chambers and Partners 2026

We’re proud to celebrate our Silks and Leading Juniors recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings. Their excellence, dedication, and expertise continue to set the standard in advocacy and client service.

16 October 2025

Daniel Ingham prosecutes Operation Cambridge, a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Preston Area.

Daniel Ingham, instructed by Zoe Salter at the CPS, prosecuted Operation Cambridge, a drugs conspiracy involving the sale of Crack Cocaine and Heroin in the Preston area

13 October 2025

Mahdev Singh Sachdev spoke on the University of Law Online Panel Event - Bar Wars London vs The Regions.

Mahdev joined a panel of junior barristers practising on regional circuits and in London to share his views on practice on the North Eastern Circuit.

09 October 2025

Joe Purshouse, one of our current pupils, recently spoke at an event for members of Gray’s Inn, who are in the process of transferring to the Bar as qualified lawyers.

06 October 2025

Congratulations to all our Silks, Leading Juniors and Rising Stars ranked across our main practice areas

We are proud to celebrate our Silks, Leading Juniors, and Rising Stars for their outstanding rankings across our main practice areas.

01 October 2025

Edward Johnson successfully secures findings of physical and sexual abuse at a Finding of Fact hearing involving covert recordings.

Edward Johnson, instructed by Ben Hoare Bell LLP, represented a mother in Private Law proceedings, who accused the father of serious sexual and physical abuse over a number of years.

29 September 2025