Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

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…

Yesterday Tana Adkin KC, Vice Chair of the Criminal Bar Association gave a presentation alongside the Family and Commercial Bar Associations to visiting guests from the American Inns of Court.  The event was hosted by the Inner Temple in one of their new lecture theatres.  Members of the American Inns…

We are delighted to announce that Maja Wilkins has accepted tenancy following the successful completion of pupillage. She specialises in criminal defence and appears frequently in the Youth, Magistrates’ and Crown Court.

Following a 7 day trial at Inner London Crown Court, Rupert Hallowes' 75 year old client was yesterday found not guilty by the jury of all counts of a six count indictment, which alleged sexual assault of a child under 13. The trial was one of the few not to…

Chambers is pleased to announce that Brian St. Louis KC has been elected Head of Chambers and Tana Adkin KC as Deputy Head of Chambers following the AGM on Tuesday 20th September 2022. Everyone in Chambers would like to express their sincere gratitude to Martin Rutherford KC, the outgoing Head of Chambers,…

Helen Dawson was instructed by Aamar Rathor of Gatsby Law, to represent their client ‘NPP’, who was stopped by the Police whilst travelling through the airport carrying £32, 000 in cash, in various currencies. The Police believed NPP was involved in a money laundering operation, with suspected links to funding…

    We at 15NBS join all the Criminal Bar, in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A Monarch who ruled with constant dignity and good humour and never wavered in her public duties and love towards us. A Monarch, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a…

15NBS are delighted to announce that Tana Adkin KC has been elected Vice Chair of The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) Many congratulations to Tana who will be working alongside the CBA’s Chair Elect Kirsty Brimelow KC of Doughty Street Chambers, with effect from 1 September 2022.

MF was accused of having murdered Jobari Gooden in what police described as a frenzied attack on Mr Gooden: 6  wounds were inflicted, 2 of which were fatal wounds. Notwithstanding that all eye-witnesses alleged that MF had been the aggressor in possession of the knife, the jury acquitted MF of…

Charles Evans has recently prosecuted two very serious rape cases on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service, one of which attracted a sentence of 16 years on a plea, the other of which resulted in a sentence of 18 years after trial.   Boat builder jailed for 16 years after…

15NBS Chambers, who are partnering with the 10,000 Black Interns Programme, recently had the pleasure of hosting Intern Gabriella Abrokwah. She was paired with counsel Nicola Merrick in the Criminal Crown Court and spent a week assisting and researching under her guidance.   The aim of the project is to…

Helen Dawson, instructed by Jennifer Hall of Tosswill & Co, represented a man charged with two counts of kidnap against two complainants on separate occasions, two counts of making threats to kill, controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship and ABH.   After a trial at Guildford…