Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

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…

This Summer Nicholas Cooper successfully prosecuted two members of a moped robbery gang in Croydon Crown Court. The two and half month long moped-enabled spree committed late 2017 saw members of the public, often women, targeted for their money and jewellery. The prosecution case relied on piecing together disparate evidence…

After a three week trial Jeremy Lynn and Tim Starkey have secured the acquittal of a husband and wife accused of arranging and facilitating the rape of their own daughter and allowing her to be used for prostitution. The couple from South London were befriended by a 3rd Defendant, who…

Justin McClintock leading Neil Ross secured an acquittal for their client in an allegation of attempted murder. The trial, lasting two months, related to a day of violence covering three locations, ending with an individual being stabbed multiple times. Justin and Neil were instructed by Apex Lawyers.

Stuart Dingle and Helen Dawson successfully secured the acquittals of their defendants, following submissions that there was no case for the defendants to answer. Stuart and Helen represented four Reading Football Club supporters, who were alleged, as part of a larger group, to have engage d in violence and disorder…

Jim Olphert secured a suspended sentence following complex ‘transaction reversal fraud’ trial at Leicester Crown Court. His client was accused of having abused his position as an ATM engineer to fraudulently facilitate the theft of several thousand pounds from ATMs throughout the East Midlands over a two-week period, along with…

Justin McClintock has secured unanimous not guilty verdicts on charges of kidnap, attempted GBH and ABH. Justin's client was the only defendant to escape conviction on all charges despite not giving evidence, a no comment police interview, and agreed evidence that he had driven the victim to and from the…

In Association with Thaliwal & Veja Solicitors , please join 15NBS in supporting this fantastic event. For more information about Healing Little Hearts and the work they do please visit www.healinglittlehearts.org.uk

The defendant faced a three count indictment alleging Rape, Assault by Penetration and Robbery.  He was accused of locking an escort in his house before forcing himself on her.  It was alleged that he was drunk, under the influence of class A drugs and had attempted to strangle the complainant.…