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Helen’s client, C, was charged with aggravated burglary, having been captured on CCTV entering a takeaway shop, armed with a machete and tried to stab the Complainant; the issue was identification. Following successful legal arguments to exclude the purported identification, the Crown were forced to offer no evidence in respect…

As per tradition, LULS selects an Honorary Chairperson to serve as a figurehead for the society, and this year, they welcome Tana. The LULS said they felt: Tana Adkin KC, a highly respected Leicester alumni, was the ideal choice for the position. Her distinguished career, including her roles as Vice…

After a seven day trial at Reading Crown Court, Stephen Akinsanya successfully defends a 23 year old young man charged with Attempted Murder.  A difficult case in which the complainant was left with life changing injuries as a result of being stabbed in the head by the first defendant, who…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Ellen Brennan has accepted tenancy after successfully completing her pupillage. We look forward to watching Ellen flourish in her practice and contributing to the continued success of 15NBS Chambers.   To instruct Ellen, please contact clerk@webdesignandtraining.co.uk or call 0207 842 1900

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that 15NBS Chambers share that our friend and colleague, Mat Hardyman, died on 15th August 2024. Mat passed away whilst on holiday with his family. His wife, Suzy, was by his side. Although he had been unwell recently, news of his passing…

After a  7 day trial at Wood Green Crown court, Stephen Akinsanya successfully defends a defendant charged with 7 counts, including witness intimidation, intentional strangulation. The jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts and the prosecution, rightly did not seek a retrial on count 1 , where the jury were unable…

James represented a client charged with Strangulation, Assault by Beating and two counts of Witness Intimidation. It was alleged that the client had strangled his wife before approaching her on two separate occasions, threatening her if she did not withdraw her allegations.   James secured acquittals on all four charges…

Earlier this year Robert Evans secured convictions after a trial that ran for two weeks. The victim withdrew her support for proceedings at an early stage.  Despite the offer of special measures she had to be treated as hostile. During the final incident, the defendant broke her jaw, the bones…

Tana Adkin KC has been appointed as the Legal Representative for the Forensic Science Subcommittee for the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM) of the Royal College of Physicians. This role involves contributing legal expertise to the subcommittee, which is crucial for advancing the field of forensic and legal…

After a 3 day trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Yasmin’s client was acquitted of possession with intent to supply cocaine. Yasmin’s client was found with a large number of individual wraps of cocaine and a quantity of cash on him. He was unanimously acquitted.   Yasmin Ford was instructed by…

15NBS is a proud sponsor of the 1000 Black Interns programme, an initiative dedicated to transforming the lives of black students and graduates by offering 1,000 paid internships across various industries. This programme is designed to provide invaluable work experience, mentorship, and professional development to talented young black individuals, addressing…

Sophie's client had been accused of assaulting his partner and threatening her with a knife. The jury unanimously acquitted the defendant of all 3 counts on the indictment in under 2.5 hours, preserving his good character.   Sophie was instructed by Amy Hooper of Waterfords Solicitors.

  In 2020, amid the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown, Stephen Akinsanya took a remarkable step by establishing a charity dedicated to impacting young people's lives through mentoring and the real-world education of those at risk of not realizing their full potential in life.   What inspired you to…

Chambers are delighted to announce that Tana Adkin KC has been shortlisted for The Legal 500 Crime & extradition Silk of the year and Robert Ward has been shortlisted for The Legal 500 Crime & extradition Junior of the year. Celebrating excellence across England and Wales' legal chambers, these Awards…

Tana Adkin KC, speaks to Will Tolcher, Global Bar Editor of The Legal 500. In this episode, Tana and Will discuss the state of the criminal justice system in England and Wales from courts to prisons, the health of the criminal Bar, English criminal law's adjustment to a post-COVID and…

James Scobie KC (Garden Court Chambers) and Ruth Zentler-Munro were instructed and greatly assisted by Vanessa Wiggins of Bark & Co Solicitors, to represent JM a young man of previous good character, who was wrongly accused of having planned to execute a rival drug dealer, UM, in cold blood. The…

15NBS Chambers  are proud and delighted to announce that Julie Whitby has been added to the Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales. The List recognises barristers and solicitors who gave 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. Pro bono is not a substitute…

John Waller secured the acquittal of his client following a 6 day trial at Winchester Crown Court.  John's client had been accused of the grooming and rape of his cousin over a 10 year period.  The case was complicated by the complainants autism and a significant family history. The Jury…

  Following a 9 week trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Rupert Hallowes and Stuart Dingle secured the unanimous acquittals of two brothers who had been accused of participating in a two year conspiracy to import Class A drugs worth £50m. Four defendants stood trial, the fifth conspirator having pleaded guilty…

Justin’s client was accused of being party to a killing that took place in Elephant and Castle in 2020. The jury found Justin’s client not guilty of murder following a 7 week trial in which she did not give evidence. Justin’s client was found guilty of lesser offences of false…