Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

Thank you for your overwhelming interest! Our upcoming pupillage event for November 2024 is now fully booked. We look forward to welcoming all confirmed attendees. If you weren’t able to secure a spot, stay tuned for future events.     Screenshot

Annabel Gough, instructed by Helen Ricks of GT Stewart, successfully defends a 19 year old against 10 counts of drug dealing offences. The Defendant was charged with 10 offences of supplying Class A drugs in the South East of England. Annabel and Helen worked tirelessly over 9 months to investigate…

We are proud to see Stephen Akinsanya showcased on the side of the iconic London bus as part of the This Can Be You - Young, Gifted & Black campaign! Stephen’s dedication to law, justice, and mentorship is making waves, and his presence on this campaign highlights the incredible impact…

Helen’s client was charged as part of Operation Friction, an investigation into a Manchester based OCG, which were responsible for trafficking cocaine and heroin throughout the North-West of England and the Midlands. Over the course of four years, Helen’s client was alleged to have received substantial sums of cash from…

We are delighted to announce that The King has appointed James Lofthouse to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP, and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief…

Rupert Hallowes’ client, a university undergraduate, who had been 19 years of age at the time of the alleged offending, was unanimously acquitted by a jury at Portsmouth Crown Court of wounding with intent and a further allegation of assault. The Defendant and 3 others were alleged to have planned…

We are delighted to announce that 15NBS Chambers has been recognized in the 2024 Legal 500 Rankings in tier 3, which is a testament to our continuous growth and excellence in the field of criminal law.   15NBS ‘is becoming quite a player’ in the field of crime according to its…

Everyone at 15NBS wishes Tana Akin KC, nominated for Crime and Extradition Silk of the Year, and Robert Ward, nominated for Crime and Extradition Junior of the Year, the very best of luck at tonight's Legal 500 Awards! Their exceptional work and commitment to excellence have earned them these prestigious…

Stephen Akinsanya recently authored an article titled "The sentencing of defendants with a mental illness" for Counsel Magazine. In the article, Akinsanya explores key issues related to how defendants with mental illness are treated in the criminal justice system, particularly focusing on whether juries are well-equipped to determine the intent…

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…