Latest News and Events from our Barristers and Chambers

The defendant faced a three count indictment alleging Rape, Assault by Penetration and Robbery.  He was accused of locking an escort in his house before forcing himself on her.  It was alleged that he was drunk, under the influence of class A drugs and had attempted to strangle the complainant….

Following the outcome of the CBA ballot 15NBS Chambers will now accept instructions in all cases. We extend our thanks to our solicitor colleagues for their support throughout the period of action.    

Yesterday, barristers and clerks from 15NBS participated in the London Legal Walk with the Lord Chief Justice and thousands of lawyers to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust. Thanks to our team: Tim Banks, Yvonne Kramo, Jim Olphert, Helen Dawson, Stuart Dingle, John Waller, Michael Hillman, Tom Parker,…

The defendant was accused of entering his step-father’s property through an open window at about 6am. His step-father awoke and a violent altercation ensued. The defendant was accused of arming himself with a hammer and attempting to hit his step-father in the head. The blow from the tool broke the…

Ann Mulligan successfully persuaded the trial Judge to sentence Ruzena Rafaelova Jnr on the basis that although the long term partner of Marian Rafael she performed a limited role under direction. BBC news story.

The defendant was charged with attempting to rape his then girlfriend. During the course of their relationship and spanning the date of the alleged rape the defendant had been convicted of assaulting the complainant on 5 separate occasions. Accordingly the bad character material in this case was both admissible and highly prejudicial….

Jim Olphert secured an unlikely suspended sentence for a client convicted of possession of false identity documents with improper intention after trial. The client had been resident here on a false ‘indefinite leave to remain’ visa for over 10 years. Convicted in March, the client faced sentence for the offence,…

Beth Crocker secured the only acquittal in a conspiracy to evade immigration controls. Her client, TD, was acquitted by the jury following a 3 week trial at Caernarfon Crown Court. He was alleged to have been part of a London and Birmingham based gang who conspired to bring illegal entrants…

15NBS Chambers will support the action recommended by the CBA in relation to the new Advocates Graduated Fees Scheme. Please click the link to read the full announcement from the CBA. Announcement for CBA Members.

John Waller secured the unanimous acquittal of his client who had been charged with a serious aggravated burglary. Despite a very strong prosecution case John was able to persuade the jury that there was considerable doubt. The prosecution alleged that the client was one of four men (some of whom…