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We are delighted to announce that Clare Dowse has joined 15NBS from 3 Temple Gardens. Clare was called to the Bar in 2002. She is a defence specialist with a wide range of experience in defending serious sexual, drugs or violent offences. In particular, her skills are increasingly in demand…

A mini pupillage at 15NBS is an important opportunity for you to experience life as a Criminal Barrister. It will help you make a better-informed decision as to what the Criminal Bar is really like and what would be required of you. A mini pupillage normally involves spending at least…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Robert Ward has been appointed as a Recorder, sitting on the South Eastern Circuit where he will sit in the Family Courts. https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/recorder-appointment-ward/

15 NBS Chambers is pleased to invite you to our virtual pupillage panel event taking place on 9th December at 18:30. We understand just how daunting the pupillage process is – both applying for and undertaking it. Therefore, the Pupillage Committee are hosting a panel event at which our pupils,…

Justin McClintock has concluded the defence of a mentally unwell man accused of a ‘horrific’ knife attack on a stranger. Justin’s instructing solicitor, Sumeer Chaudhry of BAC Law, made successful representations to the Crown that a lesser offence should be accepted. During a two-day sentencing exercise involving cross-examination of psychiatric…

Dominic Benthall secures acquittal for defendant in 140kg cocaine importation   Dominic’s client was a Dutch national accused of knowingly importing cocaine with a street value of £11m through Port of Dover. He was a truck driver working for his nephew’s transportation firm, and the cocaine was concealed within a…

15NBS Legal 500 – Set Overview ’15 NBS are an excellent set with a cross section of very experienced counsel who are comfortable in dealing with general crime and complex crime.’ ‘15 NBS Chambers is a fantastic set. My first choice due to their expertise and general approach to solicitors…

John Waller secured the acquittal of his client over the course of two trials. The defendant had been accused of an initial rape and then, whilst on bail, was accused of a second rape. The allegations had different complainants. John was able to successfully argue severance on the basis that…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Mathew Turner has been appointed as a Recorder, sitting on the Western Circuit. The Queen has appointed 118 Recorders on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable Robert Buckland QC MP, and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, The…