15NBS Chambers are pleased to announce that Claire Mawer has joined Chambers. Claire was previously at Garden Court Chambers.
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Dominic Benthall represented Mr N, a male nurse accused of sexually assaulting a lady in her 70’s, moments before she was to have undergone general anaesthetic for an operation. The jury acquitted Mr N of all charges in 40 minutes.
Michael Collis is instructed to act as Case Presenter by the NMC in a high-profile case arising from the now infamous Orchid View care home. The proceedings are reported by the BBC here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-34582976
Kathryn Hirst has secured the acquittal of a teenager charged with conspiracy to rape and rob a prostitute. In what was described as an overwhelming case the jury unanimously acquitted a 17 year old of all charges.
17th September 2015 – 6pm 15NBS Chambers In conjunction with The Legal Advice Centre Queen Mary University 1.5 CPD Points In order to attend please email: clerks@15nbs.com Are you up to date on the issues and law surrounding the distribution of intimate images, also known as ‘Revenge…
The Privy Council handed down judgment today in a case concerning a complex and protracted dispute about the ownership of a parcel of land in Trinidad and Tobago. Justin McClintock (led Junior acting for the respondents), successfully argued that the trial judge was entitled to conclude that there was no defence to the respondents’ claim to the parcel of…
Kathryn Hirst has secured the conviction of an Army Training instructor charged with raping an army cadet. The case is reported here: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/army-training-instructor-jailed-raping-5699179
The Supreme Court handed down judgment on 22nd April 2015 in the case of R v GH (2015) UKSC 24. Their Lordships I am pleased to report upheld my appeal against a terminating ruling pursuant to section 58 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 made in September 2013 in a…
15NBS Chambers gave the annual Midland Asian Lawyer Association lecture in Leicester on Friday. David Aaronberg QC gave a master class on honour based crime and forced marriages. Patrick Maggs lectured on the new Slavery Act. Sonal Dashini spoke about the new revolution in how vulnerable witnesses are…
15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Ross Cohen has joined Chambers. Ross was previously a tenant at Furnival Chambers and is is a highly sought after and skilled barrister of 13 years standing. He has a busy and successful Crown Court practice; specialising in serious crime, particularly…
