Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

Markus Findlay successfully represented a dentist at a three-day Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) hearing in March 2023.   The General Dental Council (GDC) brought charges against his client following a breach of the community requirements of a Suspended Sentence Order and following his non-disclosure of two criminal convictions. The GDC…

The defendant was accused of being one of four suspects who participated in a commercial burglary at a Big Yellow Storage unit in June 2022, in which hundreds of boxes of vapes were loaded into two vans. CCTV captured the defendant inside and outside of the facility loading the boxes.…

A large supermarket chain in South-West London received some unusual and unwanted visitors in July 2021.  The arrival of Spiderman, Ali G, Little Red Riding Hood, a Little Britain character, a nun, a military character and a young woman in her pyjamas led to a brawl in the supermarket in…

In a robbery of G4S security guards in February last year phone footage uploaded to YouTube depicted a cash box being snatched by the robbers on Cricklewood Broadway as they tried to make off in a stolen BMW. A member of the public took matters into his own hands and…

Maja Wilkins successfully applied to have pre-caution comments excluded under section 78 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The defence of good reason was advanced at trial. The jury deliberated for less than an hour before delivering a unanimous not guilty verdict, preserving her client’s good character.   Maja was…

Jeremy Lynn has just obtained a rather good result for a Defendant charged with two attempted murders and possessing a bladed article – the machete that he used during the attack. The incident itself was captured on CCTV and the Defendant could be seen repeatedly striking both victims with the…

Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a client charged with evading millions of pounds of tax owed on cigarettes. Justin successfully argued that the evidence against his client was not sufficient to establish that he knowingly assisted in the evasion of duty and that a reasonable jury could…

Following cross-examination of the complainant, who was 14 years of age at the time of the alleged incidents, by Rupert under the section 28 procedure in April 2021, and then a 4 day trial which commenced on 6th February and concluded on 9th February 2023 at Lewes Crown Court, Rupert’s…

In the same week in January 2023, Markus Findlay secured two acquittals in two Crown Court trials for Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors. In the first matter, Markus appeared at Isleworth Crown Court where his client faced one count of domestic burglary. The Prosecution relied upon forensic evidence and details of the…

Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a man accused of participating in serious violence at the end of an anti-lockdown protest in Hyde Park (originally reported by the BBC). Following a 12 day trial at Southwark Crown Court the jury unanimously acquitted the defendant of both violent disorder…

15NBS Chambers are now accepting pupillage applications for October 2023   Please email your application (https://webdesignandtraining.co.uk/join-us/) to pupillage.applications@webdesignandtraining.co.uk   The closing date midnight on 8th February 2023   If you have any queries please email sue.wright@webdesignandtraining.co.uk  

Brian St Louis KC and Ruth Zentler-Munro represented Jyrelle O’Connor (aka ‘Loski’), who was tried at Croydon Crown Court on an indictment alleging; conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and as a lesser alternative, simple possession of the firearm…

Anoushka Twining secured an acquittal in an assault on an emergency worker allegation dating back to November 2021. The assault was said to have occurred in the aftermath of a third stop involving the defendant and the same officers that week, a matter the defence took issue with, and that…

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Putting ‘Sex for Rent’ Arrangements to Bed Intro Prostitution comes in many forms. It conjures up many stereotypical images and associations, both about those who are selling sex, and those who are buying. Pushing through the stereotypes is a newer form of prostitution, that has been propagating for some years.…

We are delighted to announce that Nick Evans, formally of Newgate Solicitors has joined Chambers. Nick was called to the bar in 2001, is a well respected advocate and excellent addition to Chambers. For more information about Nick's practice, please contact Glenn Matthews at glenn.matthews@15bs.com or on 0207 842 1919  

Rory Field, instructed by Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors, represented a wealthy businessman. After a minor traffic collision, a simple roadside altercation developed into a more serious incident when the alleged victim made off with some of the client’s property.  The client used significant force to rescue his property and, in the…

Chambers are delighted to share that Practice Manager Tom Parker successfully completed the gruelling London Marathon 2022 and in doing so raising and incredible £4,400+ for his chosen charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). CRY’s main objective is to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths though awareness, screening and…

Annabel Gough, instructed by Sam Yazigi from Waterfords Solicitors, represented a 20 year old defendant who was accused of rape and sexual assault of two girls aged between 3-5 at the time of the alleged incidents. The defendant being 13-14 years old himself at the relevant time.http://waterfordssolicitors.co.uk/who-are-we/sam-yazigi After a full…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Stephen Akinsanya has now formally joined chambers as of Monday (3rd October).   Stephen is a barrister with a modern approach to independent practice with over 27 years’ experience at the bar of England and Wales, he prides himself on offering efficient advice…