15NBS Chambers

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Stephen Akinsanya will be joining us from Great James Street in October.   Stephen is a barrister with a modern approach to independent practice with over 27 years’ experience at the bar of England and Wales, he prides himself on offering efficient advice…

John Waller secured the acquittal of his client at his trial for PWITS Class (both heroin and crack).  The Crown alleged that the client was dealing from his hostel and they stopped him in the street after observing what they said was a drug deal.  The police then went back…

15NBS is delighted to announce that Ruby Selva has been shortlisted as Crime and extradition junior of the year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022. The Legal 500 seek to recognise both chambers and individuals – barristers of all levels of seniority, clerks, other chambers professionals and arbitrators. The…

Following a trial that spanned four months, starting on 28th February 2022 and concluding with verdicts on 24th June 2022, Rupert Hallowes‘ client was unanimously acquitted of conspiracy to export nearly half a tonne of Class A drugs to Australia. The trial took place at Kingston Crown Court. The eight…

This morning, members of 15NBS joined colleagues from across the criminal bar at today’s day of action outside the Central Criminal Court. #Action4Justice

Ruth Zentler-Munro, instructed by Pan Symeou of Faradays Solicitors, concluded the defence of a man acquitted of murder and attempted murder at the Central Criminal Court. Aaron Youngsam was yesterday unanimously acquitted of murder and attempted murder after a 55 day trial that related to two shootings committed in broad daylight in…

Represented by Chloe Carvell led by Rabah Kherbane (Doughty Street Chambers), H was acquitted after a 3-month trial. Chloe represented the music artist and fashionista charged with perverting the course of justice in a murder investigation. The prosecution alleged H had assisted in the disposal and destruction of a vehicle…

15NBS is delighted to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. Chambers will be closed on Thursday 2nd  & Friday 3rd June accordingly to mark the public holidays. Chambers wish to wish all of our colleagues and…

Mr A. was accused of the vicious and unprovoked stabbing of one man (section 18) and injuring of another (section 47) during a fight between members of the Kurdish community in Leicester.  Both alleged victims gave evidence. Rory Field, instructed by Niraj Keshwala of Archer Maher solicitors, secured acquittals on…

Stuart Dingle has secured the conviction of the defendant for making false allegations amounting to perverting the course of justice, in a case which provides a chilling example of the need for robust representation for people accused of crimes. The defendant in this case had fabricated a series of letters…