2BR has an excellent reputation for its ‘real strength in depth in fraud and financial crime’. Jim Sturman KC is very highly regarded for his strength in handling a wide range of complex fraud matters, including MTIC fraud, diversion fraud, and allegations of fraudulent trading. Dean George KC is well versed in handling cross-border fraud cases and large-scale money laundering matters. Among the juniors, Alastair Smith is ‘a brilliant negotiator and smooth operator’ with a solid track record in representing defendants in cases involving alleged domestic and international fraud conspiracies. Tim Hunter and Charlie Sherrard KC joined the team in December 2024 and May 2025 respectively.
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- 'Paul Rodgers is commercially astute.'
- '2BR has a strong clerks' room and Paul Rodgers is a great senior clerk.'
- 'The clerking team is consistently excellent—responsive, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.'
- 'A top class set.'
- 'An excellent chambers with real quality at all levels.'
- 'They have a wealth of talented counsel at all levels.'
- 'A high number of barristers with a very diverse and extensive range of experience and knowledge of fraud matters.'