Tom Parker

Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a client charged with evading millions of pounds of tax owed on cigarettes. Justin successfully argued that the evidence against his client was not sufficient to establish that he knowingly assisted in the evasion of duty and that a reasonable jury could…

Following cross-examination of the complainant, who was 14 years of age at the time of the alleged incidents, by Rupert under the section 28 procedure in April 2021, and then a 4 day trial which commenced on 6th February and concluded on 9th February 2023 at Lewes Crown Court, Rupert’s…

In the same week in January 2023, Markus Findlay secured two acquittals in two Crown Court trials for Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors. In the first matter, Markus appeared at Isleworth Crown Court where his client faced one count of domestic burglary. The Prosecution relied upon forensic evidence and details of the…

Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a man accused of participating in serious violence at the end of an anti-lockdown protest in Hyde Park (originally reported by the BBC). Following a 12 day trial at Southwark Crown Court the jury unanimously acquitted the defendant of both violent disorder…

15NBS Chambers are now accepting pupillage applications for October 2023   Please email your application (https://15nbs.com/join-us/) to pupillage.applications@15nbs.com   The closing date midnight on 8th February 2023   If you have any queries please email sue.wright@15nbs.com  

Brian St Louis KC and Ruth Zentler-Munro represented Jyrelle O’Connor (aka ‘Loski’), who was tried at Croydon Crown Court on an indictment alleging; conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and as a lesser alternative, simple possession of the firearm…

Anoushka Twining secured an acquittal in an assault on an emergency worker allegation dating back to November 2021. The assault was said to have occurred in the aftermath of a third stop involving the defendant and the same officers that week, a matter the defence took issue with, and that…

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Putting ‘Sex for Rent’ Arrangements to Bed Intro Prostitution comes in many forms. It conjures up many stereotypical images and associations, both about those who are selling sex, and those who are buying. Pushing through the stereotypes is a newer form of prostitution, that has been propagating for some years….

We are delighted to announce that Nick Evans, formally of Newgate Solicitors has joined Chambers. Nick was called to the bar in 2001, is a well respected advocate and excellent addition to Chambers. For more information about Nick’s practice, please contact Glenn Matthews at glenn.matthews@15bs.com or on 0207 842 1919