15NBS Chambers

Rupert Hallowes, instructed by David Smith of Frame Smith Solicitors, secure their clients’ acquittal of supplying Class A drugs and other offences following a two-week trial at Guildford Crown Court. Rupert’s client was arrested as part of a substantial investigation into county lines drug dealing. Communications between Rupert’s client and…

15NBS LTD are incredibly proud to share that our Chambers Director, Glenn Matthews, has been shortlisted for Chambers Leader of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards. This nomination truly reflects his outstanding contributions to Chambers.  

Charles Evans, instructed by Monica Oluwole of the CPS, prosecutes a case in which an individual was charged with an attempted jewellery raid at Claridge’s Hotel. The defendant arrived at the hotel on a motorcycle, released two smoke grenades in the hotel, and targeted a display cabinet with items worth…

Patrick Maggs, instructed by Oya Suleyman of EBR Attridge Solicitors, secured the acquittal of their client, who was charged with kidnap and false imprisonment. Operation Tapir was a Police investigation focused on kidnap and false imprisonment offences which happened in May 2024. Due to the defendant being forensically linked to the…

Congratulations to Pierre-Marie Dievart, who is now a full tenant following a successful period as a probationary member of Chambers.   We at 15NBS are delighted and look forward to a bright future for him.   To instruct Pierre, or discuss how he may assist, please contact Glenn.Matthews@15NBS.Com or David.Cox@15NBS.Com  

Nick Evans, instructed by Aamer Rathor at Gatsby Law, successfully persuades the CPS to drop the charge of possessing an offensive weapon against their client. The charges stem from the defendant, a renowned boxing trainer with an IBF Champion in his stable, being stopped at Gatwick Airport while carrying a…

15NBS are delighted to welcome Anne Asfaw to Chambers.  Anne’s legal career began as a practicing Barrister in Chambers. She then transitioned to an in-house role at a solicitor’s firm, where she managed a busy Crown Court caseload. Her experience further broadened at a Leeds Chambers, where she practiced both…

Julie Whitby, instructed by CPS Thames and Chiltern secures the conviction and sentence of an 84-year-old defendant charged with the interfamilial rape of a child in the 70’s.  At sentencing, the judge commented that the limitations of the sentence regime meant that the length of sentence could not reflect the…

Julie Whitby, instructed by Alan Mee of M&M Solicitors secures the acquittal of her client who was facing a charge of rape dating back to an incident in December 2021. The incident took place in a dark driveway, and Julie’s robust approach helped highlight the issue of consent and the…

Kerry Moore, instructed by Aamer Rathore at Gatsby Law and Led by Giles Cocking KC, secured the acquittal of their client who was charged with the kidnapping of an individual in 2023. Operation Mustard was a Serious Organised Crime Team (SOCT) led investigation by Northamptonshire Police and culminated in the…