News

Eugene Cross represents the CPS in Court of Appeal case regarding the application of the “Fraud” Sentencing Guidelines.

01 May 2026

Christine Egerton appointed as Recorder

KBW are pleased to announce that The King has appointed Christine Egerton as a Recorder

27 April 2026

KBW Chambers Walk

Members of Chambers dug out their walking boots to celebrate HHJ Anthony Dunne’s appointment to the Circuit Bench on Saturday 18th April.

21 April 2026

Charles Blatchford secured unanimous acquittals on all counts in the trial of AT in Sheffield Crown Court after 6 day trial.

10 April 2026

Conor Quinn and Stephen Littlewood successfully prosecute Attempt Murder

Conor Quinn leading Stephen Littlewood successfully prosecuted an Attempted Murder in Bradford Crown Court

25 March 2026

Rebecca Stevens and Stephen Littlewood successfully defend man charged with manufacturing firearms

Following a lengthy trial at Sheffield Crown Court Rebecca Stevens, leading Stephen Littlewood, secured an acquittal for Karl Keegan-Moore who was charged alongside numerous other defendants with conspiracy to convert imitation firearms.

25 March 2026

Matthew Bean sworn in as King’s Counsel

KBW Chambers are delighted to announce that Matthew Bean was sworn in as King’s Counsel at the Appointment Ceremony at Westminster Hall before the Lord Chancellor.

24 March 2026

Olivia Checa-Dover, Daniel Penman Successfully Defend Warrants And Cryptocurrency Seizure From Judical Review

On 23 March 2026, Mrs Justice O’Farrell handed down judgment in R (on the application of Ahmad) v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2026] EWHC 684 (Admin).

24 March 2026

Andrew Jones KC Secures Convictions After Couple Jailed for the Neglect‑Related Death of Their Daughter

Andrew Jones KC has prosecuted the deeply distressing case of R v Alan & Bernita Davies, resulting in both defendants being sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for causing or allowing the death of their daughter, Steffie Davies, at Mold Crown Court.

20 March 2026

Daniel Ingham represents West Yorkshire Police in Account Forfeiture Proceedings totalling £1.9million.

Daniel Ingham was instructed by West Yorkshire Police in 13 Account Forfeiture Applications.

19 March 2026

Daniel Penman succeeds in case stated appeal on costs of unsuccessful police applications

In Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police v Wort a costs order was made against the Chief Constable following the dismissal of an application for a Sexual Risk Order.

13 March 2026

Daniel Penman successfully defends discrimination claim against police force

In this case a police officer suffering from PTSD as a result of his police work was ill-health retired by the Chief Constable.

12 March 2026