15NBS are delighted to announce that Kerry Moore has joined the set from 9KBW. Called in 2000 Kerry has experience as a jury advocate at the Crown Court in relation to a wide-range of offences from substantial offences of dishonesty and money-laundering, modern slavery, drug related offences, kidnap, robbery and…
Rupert’s client was an 82 year old man indicted, firstly, with a variety of serious sexual assaults upon an 11 year old boy in the 1960s; and then, a generation later, with similarly serious sexual misconduct in respect of a 7 year old girl between 2004 and 2006. Following an…
Sarah’s client was a young man of good character charged with making indecent images of children. At the trial, Sarah made a successful submission of no case to answer at the end of the prosecution case in relation to three out of four charges. The prosecution initially sought a…
Justin’s client was accused of a carrying out the brutal robbery of an £8000 Rolex watch. The victim was attacked by a man wearing a skull mask. Justin’s client’s DNA was recovered from the mouth area of the mask that was pulled from the attacker’s face during the robbery. Justin…
We are delighted to announce that Simon Smith, formerly of 3 Temple Gardens, has joined Chambers with immediate effect. Called in 1981, Simon is a highly esteemed criminal law specialist accrued in cases which encompass the full spectrum of criminal law.
What are the new guidelines for domestic violence? Devised by the Sentencing Council, and influenced by a public consultation, sentencing guidelines are a useful tool in a Judge’s inventory. They provide a framework within which an offence can be categorised, and an appropriate sentence determined. On 24th May 2018, a…
Rupert Hallowes secured the acquittal of a Romanian national, who had been resident in the UK for five years, following a four week trial at Croydon Crown Court. ML was indicted, together with two co-defendants, with a conspiracy to import 22 kg of cocaine. The investigation involved a seizure of…
Members and staff of 15NBS took on the #LondonLegalWalk to raise money for charities that provide life changing legal advice and representation to those in need. Congratulations to everyone who took part and a huge thank you to everyone who donated.
Rupert Hallowes, leading Yvonne Kramo, secured the acquittal of their client, SC, following a four week trial at Guildford Crown Court. SC was one of three defendants charged with fraudulent trading, described by the prosecution as a ‘fraud that was perpetrated on the most vulnerable members of society’. It was…
Ruby Selva and John Greenan secured ‘Not Guilty’ verdicts within 15 minutes of a Jury retiring this morning. Their clients were young men of good character from London who had travelled to Southend for an evening out. They were subsequently charged with allegations of violent assaults after their night out….