Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

What are the new guidelines for domestic violence? Devised by the Sentencing Council, and influenced by a public consultation, sentencing guidelines are a useful tool in a Judge’s inventory. They provide a framework within which an offence can be categorised, and an appropriate sentence determined. On 24th May 2018,...

Rupert Hallowes secured the acquittal of a Romanian national, who had been resident in the UK for five years, following a four week trial at Croydon Crown Court. ML was indicted, together with two co-defendants, with a conspiracy to import 22 kg of cocaine. The investigation involved a seizure...

Members and staff of 15NBS took on the #LondonLegalWalk to raise money for charities that provide life changing legal advice and representation to those in need. Congratulations to everyone who took part and a huge thank you to everyone who donated.

Rupert Hallowes, leading Yvonne Kramo, secured the acquittal of their client, SC, following a four week trial at Guildford Crown Court. SC was one of three defendants charged with fraudulent trading, described by the prosecution as a ‘fraud that was perpetrated on the most vulnerable members of society’. It...

Ruby Selva and John Greenan secured ‘Not Guilty’ verdicts within 15 minutes of a Jury retiring this morning. Their clients were young men of good character from London who had travelled to Southend for an evening out. They were subsequently charged with allegations of violent assaults after their night...

Members and Clerks of 15NBS Chambers are proud to be assisting at Wood Green Crown Court’s family open day on Thursday 18th April 2019. Please join us from 10am along with your friends and family to give them an insight into the ongoings of a Crown Court. Several of...

Chambers is delighted to welcome Oliver Kavanagh who has accepted an invitation to join chambers after completing pupillage.

Kyri Argyropoulos, instructed by Nick Jennaway of ITN Solicitors, represented ‘ZT’ at Harrow Crown Court. ZT was the driver of a vehicle subjected to a ‘Hard Stop’ by firearms officers. A loaded 9mm semi automatic pistol with 12 live rounds of ammunition. was found in the middle of the...