News

Edward Johnson takes over role of Deputy Head of the Family Team.

09 February 2026

David Brooke KC secures acquittal in case involving attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

03 February 2026

KBW Chambers is delighted to announce that Matthew Bean has been appointed King’s Counsel

We are delighted to announce that Matthew Bean has been appointed King’s Counsel in the new Silk appointments announced today.

23 January 2026

Chambers is delighted to welcome Tom Crowther KC as a Door Tenant.

We are delighted to welcome Tom Crowther KC to KBW Chambers.

05 January 2026

Chambers is delighted to welcome Charles Blatchford as a Tenant.

We are delighted to announce the addition of Charles Blatchford to our Criminal Team.

05 January 2026

From everyone at KBW Chambers – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

18 December 2025

KBW Chambers is delighted to announce that David Hewitt, Daniel Ingham and Ben Sayers have achieved higher grades on the CPS Panel

11 December 2025

David Brooke KC and Matthew Bean successfully prosecute the murder of Bryonie Gawith and her 3 children in Bradford.

On the 10th December 2025, after a 3 week trial, Sharaz Ali was convicted of the attempted murder of Antonia Gawith and the murder of her sister Bryonie and 3 children in a deliberate fire at their home.

11 December 2025

Apply for Pupillage at KBW Chambers

It was a pleasure to meet so many prospective applicants at the Pupillage North Fair on Saturday, 29 November 2025.

02 December 2025

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