2BR ranked again as a leading set for Financial Crime in the Chambers UK HNW Guide 2026

2BR is delighted to have again been ranked as a leading set for Financial Crime in the 2026 edition of the Chambers UK Guide for High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, which was published yesterday.  The Guide recommends 2BR as a leading set, Jim Sturman KC and Simon Baker KC as leading silks, and Tom Daniel as a leading junior, for representing HNW clients in relation to financial crime matters.

The Guide says that “2BR are outstanding in providing representation for high net worth clients. They have the track record, gravitas and experience to ensure that the demands of these clients are satisfied and are willing to go the extra mile every time to ensure clients know they are getting the best possible service.”

Jim Sturman KC is praised as an “outstanding advocate who is genuinely hands-on at every stage of a case. His analytical insight is exceptional: he consistently identifies arguments and strategic opportunities that are overlooked by others.” The Guide also describes Jim’s “ strategic insight and advice” as being “consistently correct and decisive in achieving a successful outcome.”  The Guide comments that Jim “commands the complete confidence of both solicitors and clients alike. Clients in particular respond to his clarity, authority and calm reassurance under pressure.” He is also described as being “at the very top of his game. He is a doyen and is exceptionally good in front of the jury to whom he speaks with absolute candour. He takes the jury with him on every case.“

Simon Baker KC is praised as “ a great advocate, a great analyst and a great people person as well. Clients love him.” The Guide reports that he is ” an all-rounder: extremely bright, very approachable and able to explain complex issues in a simple way, verbally and in writing“, and describes that “he does the best cross-examination.“

Tom Daniel is described as “a solicitor’s dream as junior counsel in any complex case. He works harder than anyone else and knows the papers inside out.”  The Guide praises his “ encyclopaedic command of the law and an exceptional work ethic” and describes Tom as “meticulous, highly analytical and relentlessly thorough, producing work of consistently outstanding quality. He is a completely safe pair of hands, calm under pressure and unfailingly reliable.“

We are, as always, hugely grateful to all of our clients and others in the market who provided their feedback to Chambers UK.

You can read more about what the Chambers HNW Guide says about 2BR at https://chambers.com/department/2br-financial-crime-high-net-worth-individuals-bar-high-net-worth-21:2758:11841:2:10435.