Set Profile > 15 New Bridge Street > London, England
15 New Bridge Street Offices
15 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6AU
England
15 New Bridge Street > The Legal 500 Rankings
Crime Tier 4
15 New Bridge Street is 'an excellent set' with 'expertise in all areas of criminal law' and houses 'very experienced counsel', who prosecute and defend across a diverse range of cases. Martin Rutherford QC and Simon Smith acted in R v KB, where the defendant was convicted of the murder of his ex-girlfriend and burying her body in the garden of her home. In another high-profile case, Patrick Maggs represented the defendant in R v Gemma Watts, where 21-year-old Watts used the alias of "Jake Watton", a 16-year-old-boy, to groom young girls on social media; she received an 8-year sentence for sexual offences.
Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Charles Evans - 15 New Bridge Street ‘He is a distinguished, charming jury advocate who has the ability to simplify and present the most complex case for the benefit of both your client and the jury. Charles puts the most nervous and apprehensive clients at ease with a calm and knowledgeable attitude. Charles' persuasive arguments have saved numerous defendants their liberty.’
Matthew Hardyman-15 New Bridge Street‘Matthew is a persuasive charismatic trial advocate. A very calm influence on a trial. Certainly a favourite when it comes to allegations of violent crimes.’
Set overviews: England and Wales
15 New Bridge Street has been strengthened following the arrival of Tana Adkin QC and Annabel Gough from Charter Chambers. Also in news of note for the crime set, Martin Rutherford QC conducted the first ever Cayman Islands High Court trial virtually, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Mathew Turner has been appointed a Recorder, sitting on the Western Circuit.Testimonials
Clerks:
‘Clerks room is fantastic – they work as a great team. The particular star is Joe Wheeler, a bright unassuming person with fantastic interpersonal skills. Certainly solicitors’ favourite. Does his job with ease.’
‘Excellent service from the clerks, in particular Tom Parker and Joe Wheeler.’
‘Glenn Matthews is a fantastic senior clerk with a calm and friendly approach. Glenn is a fair and well balanced senior clerk.’
‘I cannot fault the service provided by the clerks. Tom Parker is my point of call there, and has always been extremely helpful, going out of his way in order to accommodate requests I may have. He is efficient and has never let me down.’
‘Joe Wheeler is a fantastic clerk and true gem who is respected by his contemporaries, solicitors and barristers. Joe’s communication skills put you at ease that work will be covered and deadlines met.’
‘The clerks’ room is incredibly professional. Glenn Matthews is a fantastic senior clerk who is immensely hard working and completely reliable. Chambers administrator, Sue Wright is the most organised person I know, incredibly efficient and no task is too much for her. They are a great team with real enthusiasm for providing a top class service to both professional and lay clients.’
‘The service is second to none and we feel largely down to the work put in by Senior Clerk, Glenn Matthews. He has brought with him a real sense of tact, a measured approach to any problem and a keen eye to ensure that each matter progresses smoothly and as it should.’
‘User friendly, in-depth knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of their members. Will do all they can to make you feel that your work takes precedent. All three Clerks are easily approachable.’
‘Joe Wheeler is an amazing Clerk, often described as Solicitor’s favourite clerk. Everything is done with ease and you can always have confidence if he accepts instructions, he will fulfil his commitment to your firm and ensure cover is found.’
Set:
’15 NBS are an excellent set with a cross section of very experienced counsel who are comfortable in dealing with general crime and complex crime.’
‘15 NBS Chambers is a fantastic set. My first choice due to their expertise and general approach to solicitors and clients alike. All are great to work with!’
’15 NBS Chambers is a great set. The size is perfect for all members to interact and support one another to the benefit of their instructing solicitor.’
’15 NBS is an excellent set with very experienced counsel , the chambers have a “can do” attitude.’
’15 NBS is an impressive set with a number of star performers in its ranks.’
’15 New Bridge Street Chambers offer great calibre Counsel resulting in seasoned advocates but also team players.’
‘A great set with a balance of senior and junior counsel that are geared to supporting solicitors’ needs.’
‘A really good set up, created a calm environment which made it easy to conduct business. There was the availability of support when or if required.’
‘Good chambers. Friendly, approachable and got a range of good quality barristers of all levels of call.’
‘The barristers in 15NBS are refreshingly friendly, approachable and down-to-earth in all their dealings.’
‘We have been instructing 15 NBS Chambers for many years. They have experienced, in depth, hard working counsels who will fight for our clients.’
15 New Bridge Street > Set Profile
Led by leading silk Martin Rutherford QC, 15 NBS are a unique set of outstanding skilled criminal law specialists, comprised of 54 tenants including 3 Queens Counsel, that are continuing to grow and excel offering first class advocacy, specialist advice and representation in all areas of criminal law providing the highest standards of professional service. They approach all cases with integrity and sensitivity who have taken on both private and publicly funded work. This broad criminal practice stands out for its strength in both defending and prosecuting and for covering the full range of serious criminal offences.
Many former members have been appointed to the Circuit Bench
15NBS prides itself on outstanding clerking and case management. The clerks team with many years of experience between them and a wealth of knowledge, understand what Barrister to allocate to what case, always ensuring that the fit is right, enabling the Barrister to ensure exceptional quality of representation regardless of level size or complexity.
Types of work undertaken: 15NBS has vastly experienced barristers both prosecuting and defending across the full spectrum of criminal law. Chambers not only defends at a very high level but is also instructed by the major prosecuting agencies including SFO and Complex Case Units. 15NBS have a highly experienced immigration team who regularly provide specialist representation and advice in all aspects of asylum and deportation and immigration as well as all aspects under the EEA Regulations.
This set houses a specialist regulatory team made up of members who appear before the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the General Pharmaceutical Council, the General Dental Council and Mental Health Tribunals.
Crime: Members deal with very serious crime cases including gangland killings, child murder, armed robbery. There is particular extensive experience in historical and serious sexual crime, serious violent crime and complex drugs cases involving multiple defendants.
Fraud: Members are instructed in high profile and complex fraud cases to elaborate deceptions of extremely high value, multi million pound money laundering and VAT fraud and financial crime.
Professional Regulatory and discipline: Chambers has a great deal of talent that deals with the some of the most serious cases on behalf of various Regulatory Authorities including Healthcare and The Police.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
---|---|---|---|
Martin Rutherford QC | martin.rutherford@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Brian St Louis QC | brian.stlouis@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Tana Adkin | tana.adkinqc@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Peter Walsh | peter.walsh@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Simon Smith | Simon.smith@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Timothy Banks | timothy.banks@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Jeremy Lynn | jeremy.lynn@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Nichola Merrick | nichola.merrick@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
John Greenan | john.greenan@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Helen McCormack | helen.mccormack@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Kathryn Hirst | kathryn.hirst@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Francis LLoyd | francis.lloyd@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Charles Evans | Charles.evans@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Ann Mulligan | ann.mulligan@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Andrew Forsyth | andrew.forsyth@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Stephen Earnshaw | stephen.earnshaw@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Kyri Argyropoulos | kyri.argyropoulos@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
John Hunter | john.hunter@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Amanda Hamilton | amanda.hamilton@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Rupert Hallowes | rupert.hallowes@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Michael Hillman | michael.hillman@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Alexander Williams | alexander.williams@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Robert Evans | robert.evans@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
James Lofthouse | james.lofthouse@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Patrick Maggs | patrick.maggs@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Matthew Hardyman | matthew.hardyman@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Julie Whitby | julie.whitby@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Nicholas Cooper | nicholas.cooper@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Siobhan Molloy | siobhan.molloy@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Sophie Shotton | sophie.shotton@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Ruby Selva | ruby.selva@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Kerry Moore | kerry.moore@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Dominic Benthall | dominic.benthall@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Giles Morrison | giles.morrison@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Timothy Stark | timothy.stark@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Mathew Turner | mathew.turner@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Michael Collis | michael.collis@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Ruth Zentler-Munro | ruth.zentler-munroe@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Sarah Read | sarah.read@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Neil Ross | neil.ross@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Beth Crocker | beth.crocker@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Clodaghmuire Callinan | clodaghmuire.callinan@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Robert Ward | robert.ward@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Jodie Woodward | jodie.woodward@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Yvonne Kramo | yvonne.kramo@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Justin McClintock | justin.mcclintock@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Stuart Dingle | Stuart.dingle@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Claire Mawer | claire.mawer@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Jim Olphert | Jim.olphert@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Helen Dawson | helen.dawson@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
John Waller | john.waller@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Oliver Kavanagh | oliver.kavanagh@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Annabel Gough | annabel.gough@15nbs.com | 02078421900 | |
Joseph Carr | joseph.carr@15nbs.com | 02078421900 |
Barrister Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Kyri Argyropoulos | Kyri also undertakes Health and Safety cases and discipline and professional conduct… | View Profile |
![]() |
Timothy Banks | Tim Banks has over 30 years’ experience, having prosecuted and defended in… | View Profile |
![]() |
Mr Dominic Benthall | Dominic has considerable expertise in complex boiler-room frauds having prosecuted on behalf… | View Profile |
![]() |
Clodaghmuire Callinan | Clodaghmuire is a criminal defence advocate specialising in serious violence, firearms and… | View Profile |
![]() |
Michael Collis | Michael is currently acting as a junior junior for the Undercover Policing… | View Profile |
![]() |
Nicholas Cooper | Nicolas is a Level 3 Prosecutor and specialises in the following areas… | View Profile |
![]() |
Beth Crocker | Beth is regularly instructed to defend in serious and complex cases. Her… | View Profile |
![]() |
Helen Dawson | Helen is developing a busy criminal practice in the Crown Court, across… | View Profile |
![]() |
Stuart Dingle | Stuart undertakes criminal defence and prosecution work. He has defended in a… | View Profile |
![]() |
Stephen Earnshaw | Stephen Earnshaw was called in 1990 and has 29 years of experience… | View Profile |
![]() |
Mr Charles Evans | Charles qualified 30 years ago and has been practising exclusively in crime… | View Profile |
![]() |
Robert Evans | Robert is a specialist criminal advocate. He is instructed as leading junior… | View Profile |
![]() |
Andrew Forsyth | View Profile | |
![]() |
John Greenan | Cases that John has undertaken include defending in large-scale importations acting on… | View Profile |
![]() |
Rupert Hallowes | View Profile | |
![]() |
Amanda Hamilton | Amanda’s expertise is in the area of serious violent and sexual offences… | View Profile |
![]() |
Mr Matthew Hardyman | Matthews areas of specialism include drugs, firearms, fraud, serious violence and sexual… | View Profile |
![]() |
Michael Hillman | View Profile | |
![]() |
Kathryn Hirst | Kathryn’s practice involves both defending and prosecuting serious criminal matters. She is… | View Profile |
![]() |
John Hunter | View Profile | |
![]() |
Oliver Kavanagh | View Profile | |
![]() |
Yvonne Kramo | View Profile | |
![]() |
James Lofthouse | View Profile | |
![]() |
Jeremy Lynn | View Profile | |
![]() |
Patrick Maggs | View Profile | |
![]() |
Claire Mawer | Claire has a busy practice defending in all areas of general crime,… | View Profile |
![]() |
Justin McClintock | View Profile | |
![]() |
Helen McCormack | View Profile | |
![]() |
Nichola Merrick | Nicola Merrick is a criminal law specialist with extensive experience as leading… | View Profile |
![]() |
Siobhan Molloy | Siobhan has experience in the conduct of high profile complex cases including… | View Profile |
![]() |
Kerry Moore | Kerry’s practice is predominately criminal defence work and he is instructed regularly… | View Profile |
![]() |
Giles Morrison | Giles has a mixed practice and defends and prosecutes in equal measure.… | View Profile |
![]() |
Ann Mulligan | Ann both defends and prosecutes (Grade 4) in all areas of criminal… | View Profile |
![]() |
Jim Olphert | Jim has a broad practice both defending and prosecuting, predominantly in London,… | View Profile |
![]() |
Sarah Read | Sarah is a criminal law specialist. She is known for her meticulous… | View Profile |
![]() |
Neil Ross | View Profile | |
![]() |
Mr Martin Rutherford QC | Martin is Head of Chambers at 15 New Bridge Street | View Profile |
![]() |
Ms Ruby Selva | Ruby is known for her feisty but firm approach in Court and… | View Profile |
![]() |
Ms Sophie Shotton | Sophie undertakes all aspects of criminal work and has been instructed in… | View Profile |
![]() |
Simon Smith | Simon is a senior criminal law specialist with over 33 years of… | View Profile |
![]() |
Mr Brian St Louis QC | Exclusively criminal defence – Brian specialises in murder, fraud and sex offences. | View Profile |
![]() |
Tim Starkey | Tim is particularly interested in prosecuting cases involving contested expert evidence and… | View Profile |
![]() |
Mathew Turner | Mathew has particular expertise and experience in restraint and confiscation matters and… | View Profile |
![]() |
John Waller | View Profile | |
![]() |
Peter Walsh | Peter is particularly experienced in fraud cases and recently prosecuted a case… | View Profile |
![]() |
Robert Ward | Robert undertakes criminal work at the highest level, frequently instructed in cases… | View Profile |
![]() |
Julie Whitby | Julie has a wide-ranging practice including offences of child cruelty, harassment, violence… | View Profile |
![]() |
Alexander Williams | View Profile | |
![]() |
Jodie Woodward | View Profile | |
![]() |
Ruth Zentler-Munroe | View Profile |