15NBS Chambers

Jim Olphert secured a suspended sentence following complex ‘transaction reversal fraud’ trial at Leicester Crown Court. His client was accused of having abused his position as an ATM engineer to fraudulently facilitate the theft of several thousand pounds from ATMs throughout the East Midlands over a two-week period, along with…

Justin McClintock has secured unanimous not guilty verdicts on charges of kidnap, attempted GBH and ABH. Justin’s client was the only defendant to escape conviction on all charges despite not giving evidence, a no comment police interview, and agreed evidence that he had driven the victim to and from the…

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The defendant faced a three count indictment alleging Rape, Assault by Penetration and Robbery.  He was accused of locking an escort in his house before forcing himself on her.  It was alleged that he was drunk, under the influence of class A drugs and had attempted to strangle the complainant….

Following the outcome of the CBA ballot 15NBS Chambers will now accept instructions in all cases. We extend our thanks to our solicitor colleagues for their support throughout the period of action.    

Yesterday, barristers and clerks from 15NBS participated in the London Legal Walk with the Lord Chief Justice and thousands of lawyers to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust. Thanks to our team: Tim Banks, Yvonne Kramo, Jim Olphert, Helen Dawson, Stuart Dingle, John Waller, Michael Hillman, Tom Parker,…

The defendant was accused of entering his step-father’s property through an open window at about 6am. His step-father awoke and a violent altercation ensued. The defendant was accused of arming himself with a hammer and attempting to hit his step-father in the head. The blow from the tool broke the…

Ann Mulligan successfully persuaded the trial Judge to sentence Ruzena Rafaelova Jnr on the basis that although the long term partner of Marian Rafael she performed a limited role under direction. BBC news story.

The defendant was charged with attempting to rape his then girlfriend. During the course of their relationship and spanning the date of the alleged rape the defendant had been convicted of assaulting the complainant on 5 separate occasions. Accordingly the bad character material in this case was both admissible and highly prejudicial….

Jim Olphert secured an unlikely suspended sentence for a client convicted of possession of false identity documents with improper intention after trial. The client had been resident here on a false ‘indefinite leave to remain’ visa for over 10 years. Convicted in March, the client faced sentence for the offence,…