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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

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...

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…

James represented a client charged with Strangulation, Assault by Beating and two counts of Witness Intimidation. It was alleged that the client had strangled his wife before approaching her on two separate occasions, threatening her if she did not withdraw her allegations.   James secured acquittals on all four charges…

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…

Tana Adkin KC has been appointed as the Legal Representative for the Forensic Science Subcommittee for the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM) of the Royal College of Physicians. This role involves contributing legal expertise to the subcommittee, which is crucial for advancing the field of forensic and legal…

After a 3 day trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Yasmin’s client was acquitted of possession with intent to supply cocaine. Yasmin’s client was found with a large number of individual wraps of cocaine and a quantity of cash on him. He was unanimously acquitted.   Yasmin Ford was instructed by…

15NBS is a proud sponsor of the 1000 Black Interns programme, an initiative dedicated to transforming the lives of black students and graduates by offering 1,000 paid internships across various industries. This programme is designed to provide invaluable work experience, mentorship, and professional development to talented young black individuals, addressing…

Sophie’s client had been accused of assaulting his partner and threatening her with a knife. The jury unanimously acquitted the defendant of all 3 counts on the indictment in under 2.5 hours, preserving his good character.   Sophie was instructed by Amy Hooper of Waterfords Solicitors.

  In 2020, amid the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown, Stephen Akinsanya took a remarkable step by establishing a charity dedicated to impacting young people’s lives through mentoring and the real-world education of those at risk of not realizing their full potential in life.   What inspired you to…