Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

John Waller secured the acquittal for his client at his trial for section 18 and section 20. John’s client was accused of an unprovoked attack in which the complainant was punched and kicked to the head which the Crown described as a “ferocious attack”. The complainant suffered a fractured skull,…

We are delighted to announce that Chloe Carvell has been successful in her pupillage to tenancy application. To instruct Chloe please call the clerks on 0207 842 1900 or email clerks@webdesignandtraining.co.uk

Clare Dowse has represented one of three men jailed for their various roles in a large scale drugs importation in Essex, known as Operation Oxford. Having represented Barry Smith, one of the accused, at his trial in April 2021 for fraudulent evasion on the prohibition on importation of 1.44kg of…

Rupert Hallowes came to represent RN in ongoing proceedings at Southwark Crown Court after legal aid was transferred to Newgate Solicitors from the firm with the original legal aid order three weeks before the trial listing. RN was indicted with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and conspiracy to possess…

£21, 600 was returned to Helen Dawson’s client, following a contested cash forfeiture hearing. The monies seized by Surrey Police under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 were found stored in a shoe box in her client’s bedroom, mainly in denominations of £50 notes. The Prosecution alleged this cash represented…

Clare Dowse's client was acquitted on the direction of the trial judge at a trial at Aylesbury Crown Court last week, after her cross-examination of the Crown's key witness caused the trial to collapse. The Defendant was charged with violent disorder after an incident at HMYOI Aylesbury in 2018 in…

Martin Rutherford QC and Beth Crocker represented BK, one of 6 defendants charged with Murder, Manslaughter in the alternative and Attempted Murder of two victims. In the early hours of 12th December 2019, the two victims were subject to a vicious knife attack at the cannabis 'grow house' that they…

15NBS are delighted to announce that Gabriella Fearns has accepted tenancy after successfully completing her pupillage. This is a fantastic achievement in its own right but in particular when faced with a global pandemic mid-way through pupillage. Gabriella has shown true resilience during this testing time and is a fantastic…

Clare Dowse's young client has been acquitted of charges of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, after successfully using the defence under s45 of the Modern Slavery Act to show how he had been groomed and trafficked into the 'county lines' world whilst a child in care. The…

15NBS is pleased to announce that Chloe Carvell has won first prize in the 2020 CBA Bursary Award Competition following a successful written application (in which she produced an article on the following subject: ‘In a Post-Covid World, should we consider limiting the rights to trial by jury?’), advocacy exercise…

Stuart Dingle was interviewed by the Middle Temple Student’s Association for their series ‘Addressing the Advocate’. The series aims to provide a look into the work and experience of members of the bar. Stuart, alongside previous interviewees such as Master Simon Myerson QC and James Pickering QC was asked to…

We are delighted to announce that Rory Field has re-joined 15NBS, Rory was called to the Bar in 1980. He has wide experience in case strategy and criminal advocacy in complex international crime, at the highest level. Rory re-joins Chambers following a varied career away from the Criminal Bar including…

Joseph Carr recently secured the acquittal of Lisa Maffia, star of the British UK garage and hip hop group “So Solid Crew”, accused of assaulting a beautician at a salon in Tulse Hill, south London. The magistrates acquitted the defendant following an all-day trial after deliberating for fewer than 25…

Dominic Benthall represented AK, an Iranian national who had co-piloted a Rigid Inflatable Boat containing one other Iranian national and 12 Vietnamese nationals across the English Channel on 17th October 2020. AK received a sentence of 2 years imprisonment for assisting unlawful immigration. The Resident Judge at Canterbury CC gave…

  Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 Regulations and Tier Management 15NBS have had to put all the mini-pupillage scheme on hold. We will review this decision once the Regulations are lifted. Please do not submit applications for mini-pupillages at this time.

We are delighted to announce that Clare Dowse has joined 15NBS from 3 Temple Gardens. Clare was called to the Bar in 2002. She is a defence specialist with a wide range of experience in defending serious sexual, drugs or violent offences. In particular, her skills are increasingly in demand…

A mini pupillage at 15NBS is an important opportunity for you to experience life as a Criminal Barrister. It will help you make a better-informed decision as to what the Criminal Bar is really like and what would be required of you. A mini pupillage normally involves spending at least…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Robert Ward has been appointed as a Recorder, sitting on the South Eastern Circuit where he will sit in the Family Courts. https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/recorder-appointment-ward/