Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

Beth Crocker secured the unanimous acquittal of a her client charged with possession with intent to supply 5 kilos of cocaine.  Following undercover police surveillance he was arrested driving away from an exhange where he had just been given the drugs.  When asked by police at the roadside what was in…

The defendant ('RA') was found by police hiding on a driveway armed with gloves and a balaclava and described as sweating, out of breath, and nervous. The weapon was found discarded under a trailer on the driveway and had his fingerprint on it. The prosecution alleged that the defendant was…

Michael Collis is currently instructed by the NMC in the high-profile Scottish midwifery case, reported below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3350965/Midwife-secretly-drugged-mothers-12-babies.html

Beth Crocker secured the acquittal at Inner London Crown Court of her client ('MB') charged with 15 counts of historic sexual abuse.  MB was alleged to have sexually abused his step-son and step-grandson over a number of years.  He was accused of abusing his position of trust within the family…

Chambers is pleased to announce that Yvonne Kramo and John Waller have joined chambers.

R v SS Ann Mulligan and Beth Crocker secured the unanimous acquittal of their client ('S') charged with a 20 million pound land fraud following a 3 month trial at Southwark Crown Court. S was alleged to have been one of three conspirators who bought up worthless land and sold…

Chambers is pleased to announce that David Aaronberg QC, Brian St.Louis and Sophie Shotton have all been ranked in Chambers and Partners 2016. David's Chambers and Partners profile can be viewed here. Sophie's profile is available here.

15NBS Chambers are pleased to announce that Claire Mawer has joined Chambers. Claire was previously at Garden Court Chambers.

Dominic Benthall represented Mr N, a male nurse accused of sexually assaulting a lady in her 70's, moments before she was to have undergone general anaesthetic for an operation. The jury acquitted Mr N of all charges in 40 minutes.

Michael Collis is instructed to act as Case Presenter by the NMC in a high-profile case arising from the now infamous Orchid View care home. The proceedings are reported by the BBC here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34582976

Kathryn Hirst has secured the acquittal of a teenager charged with conspiracy to rape and rob a prostitute. In what was described as an overwhelming case the jury unanimously acquitted a 17 year old of all charges.

17th September 2015 - 6pm 15NBS Chambers In conjunction with The Legal Advice Centre Queen Mary University 1.5 CPD Points In order to attend please email: clerks@webdesignandtraining.co.uk   Are you up to date on the issues and law surrounding the distribution of intimate images, also known as ‘Revenge…

The Privy Council handed down judgment today in a case concerning a complex and protracted dispute about the ownership of a parcel of land in Trinidad and Tobago. Justin McClintock (led Junior acting for the respondents), successfully argued that the trial judge was entitled to conclude that there was no defence to the respondents’ claim to the parcel of…

Kathryn Hirst has secured the conviction of an Army Training instructor charged with raping an army cadet. The case is reported here: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/army-training-instructor-jailed-raping-5699179

The Supreme Court handed down judgment on 22nd April 2015 in the case of R v GH (2015) UKSC 24. Their Lordships I am pleased to report   upheld my appeal against a terminating ruling pursuant to section 58 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 made in September 2013 in a…

15NBS Chambers gave the annual Midland Asian Lawyer Association lecture in Leicester on Friday. David Aaronberg QC gave a master class on honour based crime and forced marriages. Patrick Maggs lectured on the new Slavery Act. Sonal Dashini spoke about the new revolution in how vulnerable witnesses are…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Ross Cohen has joined Chambers.  Ross was previously a tenant at Furnival Chambers and is is a highly sought after and skilled barrister of 13 years standing. He has a busy and  successful Crown Court practice; specialising in serious crime, particularly…

In R. (on the application of Wright) v CPS EWHC 628 (Admin) the appellant had been convicted of possessing a quantity of Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), a controlled drug of Class A. Justin McClintock (instructed by Kim Lee of Fosse Law) successfully argued that 'expert evidence' regarding the identification of the mushrooms as Psilocybin was flawed…

James Lofthouse successfully prosecuted Jamie Taylor at Maidstone Crown Court. Despite inconsistencies in the victim's evidence and a lack of corroboration, Taylor was unanimously convicted of a string of rapes and other sexual assaults of a girl aged 4 to 7 between 2001 - 2004. He was sentenced to a…

Patrick Moran has accepted an appointment to become the next Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions of the Cayman Islands. Patrick departed for the Caribbean with his wife and 3 children on 20th February 2015.  He is due to begin work in his new post on 2nd March 2015. During his 2 year tenure as…