We are delighted to announce that Simon Smith, formerly of 3 Temple Gardens, has joined Chambers with immediate effect. Called in 1981, Simon is a highly esteemed criminal law specialist accrued in cases which encompass the full spectrum of criminal law.
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 of…
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 was…
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 out….
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 our…
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 rear…
Justin McClintock has secured the only non-conviction disposal in ‘Operation Vino Veritas’, a fine wine fraud worth nearly £1 million at Southwark Crown Court. The case was described by the CPS as ‘an elaborate wine investment scam which conned nearly £1m out of investors, many of whom were elderly and…
Kyri Argyropoulos client worked as a cashier at a betting shop and was working behind the counter on 2 separate occasions when armed masked men entered and stole several thousands of pounds in cash. The man behind these KA (and other similar incidents) was Mr MM’s cousin and there was…