Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

Ruby Selva secured a suspended sentence for her Client who had been accused of grooming vigilantes posing as young girls on line. The sentencing guidelines are such that her Client should have received a substantial custodial sentence however, Ruby persuaded the Judge that her Client’s mitigation: what caused him to…

John Greenan prosecuted 'Bling King' Adam Ali on behalf of CPS London in respect of 2 counts of Dangerous Driving.The Defendant had been arrested after a warrant was executed at his address following an investigation connected to an Instagram account operated by him trading in luxury goods. During the search…

Chambers are very pleased to announce that Glenn Matthews has now joined chambers as our new Senior Clerk. Glenn has over 22 years’ experience of working in the top criminal barristers’ chambers in London and he will head up chambers already established clerking team. Chambers are also delighted to announce…

After an 8 day trial at Basildon Crown, Jeremy Lynn gained a somewhat improbable acquittal for his client, one of two young men charged with raping a drunk 15 year old girl. At the outset of the trial the auguries were not favourable: the co-defendant had filmed part of the…

James Lofthouse successfully prosecuted ASAP Bari, the US fashion entrepreneur and co-founder of rap collective, the ASAP Mob. The Defendant had privately instructed a QC to defend him. This was a case sparked by mobile phone footage of his sexual assault of the complainant going viral when posted on the…

Our opening hours over the holiday season will be: Friday 21st December: 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday 24th December: CLOSED (clerks are available to assist on out of hours numbers - see below) Tuesday 25th December: CLOSED Wednesday 26th December: CLOSED Thursday 27th December: CLOSED (clerks are available to assist on…

Jim was instructed on behalf of a young man found in possession of a mobile phone in prison. The phone had been used to contact others outside custody, but only on a limited basis. Recent authorities, including R v Douglas EWCA Crim 1764 set the starting point for sentence in…

Michael Collis was instructed by the NMC to act as Case Presenter in a high profile case relating to (i) Ms Lort’s involvement in a baby death in 2009; and (ii) her involvement in baby being stillborn in 2013. This case arose from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust; an…

Sophie Shotton and Beth Crocker have secured the acquittal of their client, JJ, following a 9 week trial at Wood Green Crown Court. JJ was one of four deaf defendants charged with defrauding the DWP by allegedly falsely claiming funding for the use of British Sign Language Interpreters and submitting…

Kyri Argyropoulos secured the acquittal of KH in an armed robbery trial in which a young couple and their friend were tied-up and threatened with acid and firearms. Prior to KH’s trial 3 other men had already been convicted of the offence and received between 13 and 16 year prison…

Matthew Hardyman and Justin McClintock have successfully negotiated a £1.4 million reduction in a confiscation order arising from ‘massive and sophisticated’ prostitution network. The final order represented close to a 75% reduction in the benefit amount originally sought and more than a 50 % reduction of the available amount originally…

Patrick Maggs secures acquittal in Attempted Murder, Kidnap and False Imprisonment trial Isleworth Crown Court. The defendants were acquitted despite being involved in a machete attack in which the victim’s hand was chopped clean off.

15NBS Chambers is pleased to announce that six members have been recognised in this years Legal 500. Martin Rutherford QC - ‘He instinctively knows how to run and present a case.’ Legal 500 -2018 Crime (General Crime) Leading Silks Dominic Benthall – ‘He has a temperate demeanour, which…

Jodie Woodward speaks to BBC 5 Live regarding volunteering in Florida after obtaining a scholarship from Amicus & Kalisher Trust. The interview is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000t82 (10 minutes in)

Nicholas Cooper successfully prosecuted defendant facing s.20 inflicting grievous bodily harm charges. The case revolved around a domestic dispute where the cousin of the former partner of the defendant was attacked, when he stepped in to protect his cousin from abuse and violence. The injury caused was a fracture to…

Michael Hillman successfully prosecutes two defendants for rape and serious sexual offences. The defendants Belal Ahmed and Mizad Miah was jointly prosecuted on an indictment alleging two counts of assault by penetration and administering a substance with intent to stupply. Mr Miah was also indicted with Rape. The defendants stood…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Ellen Wright has joined Chambers after successfully completing her pupillage.

Thank you to those of you who applied to 15NBS Chambers for a criminal pupillage commencing in 2019. The applications are currently being considered and we will inform all applicants of the outcome before the end of October. The first round interviews will be held during the…

15NBS was the proud sponsor to the Healing Little Hearts fundraising ball, where £50,000 was raised. Martin Rutherford QC transferred his court room advocacy skills onto the stage as an auctioneer helping to raise as much for the charity as possible. Thank you to all those who attended and a…

Kyri Argyropoulos (leading Angelo Power) instructed by Messrs. Faradays secured the acquittal of MW following a trial for Aggravated Burglary and use of a firearm in which one of the burglars died. The Prosecution alleged that MW drove the burglars on two reconnaissance trips and then to burgle a flat…