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Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024

By 15NBS Chambers

Everyone at 15NBS wishes Tana Akin KC, nominated for Crime and Extradition Silk of the Year, and Robert Ward, nominated for Crime and Extradition Junior of the Year, the very best of luck at tonight’s Legal 500 Awards! Their exceptional work and commitment to excellence have earned them these prestigious…

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The sentencing of defendants with a mental illness

By 15NBS Chambers

Stephen Akinsanya recently authored an article titled “The sentencing of defendants with a mental illness” for Counsel Magazine. In the article, Akinsanya explores key issues related to how defendants with mental illness are treated in the criminal justice system, particularly focusing on whether juries are well-equipped to determine the intent…

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Helen Dawson successful in aggravated burglary

By 15NBS Chambers

Helen’s client, C, was charged with aggravated burglary, having been captured on CCTV entering a takeaway shop, armed with a machete and tried to stab the Complainant; the issue was identification. Following successful legal arguments to exclude the purported identification, the Crown were forced to offer no evidence in respect…

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15NBS Chambers Welcomes New Tenant, Ellen Brennan

By 15NBS Chambers

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce that Ellen Brennan has accepted tenancy after successfully completing her pupillage. We look forward to watching Ellen flourish in her practice and contributing to the continued success of 15NBS Chambers.   To instruct Ellen, please contact clerk@15nbs.com or call 0207 842 1900

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Matthew Hardyman

By 15NBS Chambers
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that 15NBS Chambers share that our friend and colleague, Mat Hardyman, died on 15th August 2024. Mat passed away whilst on holiday with his family. His wife, Suzy, was by his side. Although he had been unwell recently, news of his passing...
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Stephen Akinsanya Secures Acquittal in Complex Case Involving 7 Charges, Including Witness Intimidation and Strangulation

By 15NBS Chambers

After a  7 day trial at Wood Green Crown court, Stephen Akinsanya successfully defends a defendant charged with 7 counts, including witness intimidation, intentional strangulation. The jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts and the prosecution, rightly did not seek a retrial on count 1 , where the jury were unable…

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Marian Cosmin Floarea has now been sentenced to 13 years 3 months for causing serious injuries to his partner and controlling and coercing her for 11 months.

By 15NBS Chambers

Earlier this year Robert Evans secured convictions after a trial that ran for two weeks. The victim withdrew her support for proceedings at an early stage.  Despite the offer of special measures she had to be treated as hostile. During the final incident, the defendant broke her jaw, the bones…

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