Tana Adkin QC leading James Reilly, instructed by Lewis Nedas Solicitors successfully defended Grzegorz Szal who was acquitted of Murder yesterday at the Old Bailey. Mr. Szal had been in custody since October 2016 and was falsely accused and wrongly convicted of Murder in December 2017. He was convicted by…
Pupil barrister Anoushka Twining successfully opposed an application for a criminal behaviour order (CBO) against Rowan Lascelles at City of London Magistrates Court this week. The application was advanced by the Metropolitan Police Service, with a single condition for Mr Lascelles to be excluded from the Borough of Westminster, an…
15NBS Chambers is delighted to congratulate Nicholas Cooper on his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Tonga. The appointment will be for a period of four years and he will be sworn in by The Lord Chief Justice of Tonga on 1st March 2021. Members of Chambers…
INTRODUCTION The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”) received royal assent on 25th March 2020, whilst The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020 No 350) came into force on 26th March 2020 (“the Regulations”). It should be noted that the Regulations apply in England only with Scotland, Wales…
After a 5 week trial at the Central Criminal Court Patrick Maggs led by David Spense QC secured the acquittal of rapper ‘Unknown T’ Daniel Lena who was allegedly involved in the killing of a young man at a New Years Eve party. Patrick was instructed by Ann Rushton of…
15NBS is pleased to announce that ten members have been recognised in this year’s Legal 500. Martin Rutherford QC – ‘His ability to spot a point others might have missed and deploy it to maximum effect is compelling.’ Charles Evans – ‘His closing speeches are something to behold.’ Ruby…
Martin Rutherford QC leading Simon Smith are appearing in a trial at the Central Criminal Court in which they represent defendant accused of the Murder of his girlfriend before burying her in a flowerbed. The trial is expected to last 4 weeks. Martin and Simon are instructed by Gary Ryan…
What is a SAR? When Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) came into force on the 24th July 2002, it brought with it the suspicious activity report (SAR) regime. The purpose of this regime is to prevent, detect and assist the prosecution of money laundering activities….
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