Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

Ruby Selva secures an acquittal for her client, Christopher Schubert. Christopher Schubert was charged with sexual offences having met a woman online. She had sent him explicit messages of a sexual nature but mislead others about having done so. She had invited him to spend the night and engaged, on…

Kathryn Hirst speaks to the BBC about the ever-increasing number of empty Crown Courts and the impact it is having on the Criminal Justice System. Listen here: BBC - World at One

Rupert’s client who had pleaded guilty, aged 21, to three offences contrary to s.13 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 for sexual offending committed when he was aged 17, received a sentence of 12 months’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months in the Crown Court. In consequence, his client found himself…

Following three days of legal argument John Waller secured a rare stay of prosecution at Inner London Crown Court. It had been alleged by the prosecution that the defendant was involved in a joint-enterprise ABH which resulted in the glassing of the complainant in the face. It was successfully argued…

We are delighted to announce that James Lofthouse has been appointed as a Recorder on the South Eastern, Family Division with effect from 16 September 2019. Everyone at 15NBS congratulates James on his appointment.

John Waller secured the unanimous acquittal in a complex case of coercive and controlling behavior. It had been alleged by the prosecution that the defendant had abused the complainant over several years. This included violence, the control of finances, mobile phones, social media, clothing, friendship groups and sex. Through cross-examination…

We are delighted to announce that Kyri Argyropoulos, a longstanding and senior member of 15NBS has received the prestigious accolade of becoming Master of the Bench at Inner Temple. Kyri joins Julie Whitby in receiving the honour following her appointed as a Master of Lincoln's Inn in 2017.

John Waller secured the unanimous acquittal for his client in a serious knife point robbery trial. The client was said to be one of three who robbed the victim of money while a knife was held to his throat. The victim was then stabbed twice in the arm. The entire…

15NBS are delighted to announce that Kerry Moore has joined the set from 9KBW. Called in 2000 Kerry has experience as a jury advocate at the Crown Court in relation to a wide-range of offences from substantial offences of dishonesty and money-laundering, modern slavery, drug related offences, kidnap, robbery and…

Rupert’s client was an 82 year old man indicted, firstly, with a variety of serious sexual assaults upon an 11 year old boy in the 1960s; and then, a generation later, with similarly serious sexual misconduct in respect of a 7 year old girl between 2004 and 2006. Following an…

  Sarah’s client was a young man of good character charged with making indecent images of children.  At the trial, Sarah made a successful submission of no case to answer at the end of the prosecution case in relation to three out of four charges. The prosecution initially sought a…

Justin’s client was accused of a carrying out the brutal robbery of an £8000 Rolex watch. The victim was attacked by a man wearing a skull mask. Justin’s client’s DNA was recovered from the mouth area of the mask that was pulled from the attacker’s face during the robbery. Justin…

We are delighted to announce that Simon Smith, formerly of 3 Temple Gardens, has joined Chambers with immediate effect. Called in 1981, Simon is a highly esteemed criminal law specialist accrued in cases which encompass the full spectrum of criminal law.    

Rupert Hallowes secured the acquittal of a Romanian national, who had been resident in the UK for five years, following a four week trial at Croydon Crown Court. ML was indicted, together with two co-defendants, with a conspiracy to import 22 kg of cocaine. The investigation involved a seizure of…

Members and staff of 15NBS took on the #LondonLegalWalk to raise money for charities that provide life changing legal advice and representation to those in need. Congratulations to everyone who took part and a huge thank you to everyone who donated.

Rupert Hallowes, leading Yvonne Kramo, secured the acquittal of their client, SC, following a four week trial at Guildford Crown Court. SC was one of three defendants charged with fraudulent trading, described by the prosecution as a 'fraud that was perpetrated on the most vulnerable members of society'. It was…