Members of 15NBS Chambers will not be accepting returns in relation to publicly funded AGFS cases from 11 April 2022. Chambers will observe the Criminal Bar Association protocol and will ensure that instructing solicitors are kept informed of the position in respect of individual cases at all times. The CBA…
Ruby secures acquittals at Isleworth Crown Court for her client who was charged with various sexual offences against his wife. This case involved combing thorough large amounts of unused material to find and deploy the undermining points. The case could not have been won but for the dedicated and continuing…
The case centred on evidence obtained by law enforcement agencies’ successfully accessing the EncroChat network as part of ‘Operation Venetic’. The crowns case was that FY was responsible for distributing AND collecting large amounts of class A drugs (in excess of 100 kilos) from around the United Kingdom. The defence…
Kyri Argyropoulos instructed by Robert Layton & Co secured a unanimous acquittal for his client after the jury deliberated for just 29 minutes. SS was described as being the organiser “at the apex of the pyramid” in a firearms conspiracy involving a 9mm semi automatic pistol fitted with a silencer…
In loving memory of Giles Morrison Please join 15NBS, Giles’ partner James, family and loved ones as we honour and celebrate the life of a much cherished Member of Chambers Memorial Service and Reception Middle Temple Hall and Gardens Sunday 22nd May 2022, 2pm Please share…
15NBS are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Giles Morrison who died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday 26th February. Giles’ premature death is a tragedy and has caused profound shock to all those that loved him at 15NBS. Giles was the very spirit of 15 – known for…
Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a man accused of conspiring to kidnap and injure a man who was attacked in broad daylight in East London before being driven away in a van in which he was allegedly burned multiple times. The Crown today offered no evidence, citing…
Clare Dowse has succeeded in having her client’s conviction in an English Channel ‘small boats’ case overturned by the Court of Appeal. Clare’s client was among seven Appellants who were granted leave to apply out of time to appeal their convictions, following the judgments by the Court of Appeal in…
15NBS is delighted to announce that William Paynter, formally of Lansbury Worthington Solicitors has accepted an invitation to join 15NBS. William was called to the bar in 2002, is a well respected advocate and excellent addition to Chambers. For more information about William’s practice, please contact Glenn Matthews at glenn.matthews@15bs.com…
Anoushka Twining secured an acquittal for her client, a protester attending the Unite for Freedom protest that culminated at Westfield Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush on 29 May 2021. As a result of the protest Westfield management took the decision to close the centre when protesters stormed the building. The protest…