Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

Sophie Evans, instructed by Amy Hooper of Waterfords Solicitors, secured the acquittal of her client charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs following a 5-day trial. The defendant was charged with the offences after police pulled over the vehicle he was travelling in…

Sophie Evans, instructed by Lewis Brathwaite of Galbraith Branley Solicitors, was successful in persuading the CPS to offer no evidence against her client, charged with assault on an emergency worker and obstructing a constable carrying out a drug search. The charges arose after the defendant was stopped by plain-clothes police…

Following a 6 week trial at Wood Green Crown Court, on Friday 10th July 2026, Rupert Hallowes leading Jack Kiffin achieved the unanimous acquittals of their client who was accused of multiple counts of conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition, including offences of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to…

15NBS Chambers wish to congratulate our member, Stephen Akinsanya, on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty the King’s Birthday Honours List. This OBE had been awarded in recognition of Stephen’s outstanding service, over many years, to raise the awareness of…

15NBS proudly announces that the Lord Chancellor has appointed Ruth Zentler-Munro to the position of Recorder for the South East Region. We congratulate Ruth on her appointment.

We were delighted on the 14th May 2026 to welcome solicitors from far and wide to our Chambers Party at the St. Pancras International Hotel.  It was a great opportunity for members of 15 NBS to check in with old friends and to introduce ourselves to new ones.  We look…

Rupert Hallowes’ client acquitted of causing death by careless driving following a 6-day trial at Guildford Crown Court. Rupert was instructed and assisted by Sarah Roberts of The Purkiss Partnership. Rupert’s client, a 71-year-old man of good character, was indicted with causing death by careless driving following a slow-speed collision at a…

In preparation for celebrating International Womens Day 2026, Tana Adkin KC speaks in the Berlin Bar Journal about judicial bullying of women and how the JCIO can improve the complaints’ process following the Harman Review. Judges are bullying and harassing barristers, many of them women and getting away with it,…

Beth represented P, a man of good character who was accused of raping his wife on a weekly basis over 6 months, whilst also stalking her and attempting to pervert the course of justice when arrested. P gave evidence that he did not rape his wife, and her allegations were entirely…

Oliver Kavanagh has written an article for the New Law Journal on the enforcement of non-molestation orders (NMOs) and the criminalisation of breach under s.42A of the Family Law Act 1996, with Jessica Mortimer and Jennifer Kavanagh (barristers at 1GC Family Law). The article highlights the continuing practical and legal…

Ed Butler, instructed by Paul Turnbull of MMA Solicitors, secures acquittals for their client charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Ed’s client was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, arising out of a tragic collision on the M40. The incident itself was a complex sequence…

Pierre-Marie Dievart, instructed by Aamer Rathor of Gatsby Law Solicitors, secure the acquittal of their client at St Albans CC. The defendant was charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon, following an incident in February 2025 where family members had a violent altercation with their neighbours which left…

Congratulations to Jennifer Anderson on passing The Institute of Barristers'​ Clerks Business Management Course We are all very proud of you and look forward to seeing your career flourish.

Kyri Argyropoulos, leading John Armstrong and instructed by Armstrong Solicitors, secures an acquittal on an attempted murder charge. Despite CCTV being obtained which showed Kyri’s client shooting the victim, pursuing him on foot, and shooting him again, the defence team were able to analyse the case in such detail, including…

Chloe Carvell secures an acquittal for her client (youth at the time) charged with rape x2 and causing a female aged 13 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, retaining his good character. The defendant was 15 years old, and the complainant (defendant’s girlfriend) was 13 years old at the time…

Will Paynter, instructed by Simran Jagdev of Hollingsworth Edwards, secure the acquittal of their defendant, who was charged with multiple charges of violence, including Section 18 GBH. The incident occurred on Father’s Day when the defendant is alleged to have first struck his father over the head with a wine…

Will Paynter, leading James Bull and instructed by Emma White and Mark Edgington at Geoff White Solicitors, secure the acquittal of their client following a 10-week trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, in which the defendant was charged along with numerous others with conspiracy to supply drugs following an investigation which…

All at 15 NBS are extremely proud of Stephen Akinsanya, who has been elected as a Governor Bencher of Inner Temple. Stephen is a ranked leading junior advocate who couples his tireless advocacy with a fight that is second to none to improve the outlook for the youth of today.…

15 NBS Deputy Head of Chambers, Tana Adkin KC writes for The Bar Council of England and Wales following the German Bar Conference in Berlin last month. Central topics included the apparent worldwide erosion of the rule of law and persecution of lawyers.   A guest of Julia Heise, the former…