Leading crime chambers London
Are you searching for the best criminal defence available?
15NBS is recognised as one of the leading crime chambers in London, providing specialist criminal law barristers for the most serious and complex cases. Solicitors and private clients across the UK instruct us because of our reputation as one of the best crime chambers for expert advocacy, strategic advice and courtroom performance.
Why 15NBS Is Ranked Among the Best Crime Chambers
- Expertise Across All Serious Crime: Members of chambers regularly appear in serious criminal matters including murder, sexual offences, violent crime, drug conspiracies, organised crime and complex fraud.
- Highly Regarded Advocacy: Our barristers are recognised by leading legal directories such as Legal 500 for excellence and reliability. In the past 5 years we have been nominated for awards in both the junior and KC categories for leading barristers of the year.
- Strength in advocacy – robust, tactical and persuasive representation from beginning to end.
- Professional and Approachable: We combine the highest professional standards with a friendly, client-focused approach.
- Accessible to both defence solicitors and private clients – including privately funded cases at all levels of complexity.
15NBS is widely regarded as one of the leading crime chambers in London (Legal 500). Clients and solicitors choose us because we are recognised as one of the best crime chambers for serious criminal defence. Our reputation as a leading crime chambers is built on results, advocacy and expertise.
Areas of Expertise – What You Expect from a leading Crime Chambers
As a specialist set of leading crime chambers, 15NBS provides representation across the full spectrum of criminal law, including:
Serious Violence and Homicide
- Murder and attempted murder
- Manslaughter
- Firearms offences
- Serious assaults and violent crime
- Gang-related cases
Sexual Offences
- Rape and serious sexual assault
- Historical allegations
- Sexual offences involving vulnerable witnesses
- Complex disclosure and forensic issues
Organised and Serious Crime
- Drug trafficking conspiracies
- Human trafficking and modern slavery
- Multi-defendant organised crime
- Money laundering
- Large-scale criminal enterprises
Fraud and Financial Crime
- Complex fraud prosecutions
- Regulatory and corporate crime
- Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings
- Bribery and corruption cases
Appeals and Appellate Advocacy
- Appeals against conviction and sentence
- CCRC referrals
- Judicial reviews
- Supreme Court appeals
Inquests and Inquiries
- Representation at coronial inquests
- Public inquiries
- Professional disciplinary proceedings
This breadth of expertise is why solicitors, and private clients consistently turn to 15NBS as one of the best crime chambers for serious and sensitive cases.
National Reach – London Based, UK Wide
Although based in London, 15NBS is instructed across England and Wales. As a leading crime chambers, we regularly act in cases nationwide, providing seamless representation wherever our clients require us.
We work closely with criminal defence solicitors throughout the country and are frequently instructed in high-profile and complex matters outside London.
Public Access and Private Client Instructions
15NBS is proud to be one of the best crime chambers for private client work.
We accept:
- Privately funded instructions
- Public Access instructions where appropriate
- Urgent and out-of-hours enquiries
- High-profile and sensitive cases
Our clerks provide clear, transparent guidance on fees and availability, ensuring clients receive prompt and practical assistance from the outset.
Public Access and Private Client Instructions
15NBS is proud to be one of the best crime chambers for private client work.
We accept:
- Privately funded instructions
- Public Access instructions where appropriate
- Urgent and out-of-hours enquiries
- High-profile and sensitive cases
Our clerks provide clear, transparent guidance on fees and availability, ensuring clients receive prompt and practical assistance from the outset.
