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15NBS Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings

London Bar > Crime Tier 3

With ‘excellent high-calibre advocates at all levels’ 15NBS is widely praised as a ‘thriving’ criminal defence set. Martin Rutherford KC, a ‘real master in the art of advocacy’, has considerable experience in gang violence cases, including those involving joint enterprise murders, while Brian St. Louis KC was recently involved in a significant case that considered the relevance of drill music to the prosecution of gang-related offences. Beth Crocker is building a reputation as a talented junior with a broad practice that includes murder, drugs, and serious sexual offences cases, while Rory Field  contributes expertise as a former DPP of Bermuda.

Leading Silks

Martin Rutherford KC – 15NBS ‘Martin is a real master in the art of advocacy. With quiet calm confidence he commands the courtroom and when it comes to trial strategy he is a most astute tactician. He is one of the most humble and down-to-earth silks you will ever meet and his clients consider him to be a legal legend.’
Ranked: Tier 2
Brian St Louis KC – 15NBS ‘Brian is a superb advocate who fights fearlessly for his client. He is a master tactician who is very persuasive in front of a jury as well.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Tana Adkin KC – 15NBS ‘Tana is simply exceptional. She is always all over the brief and clients immediately respond well to her. Her advocacy in court is extremely clear and persuasive and she really comes into her own during cross-examination. Tana is first class in all she does.’
Ranked: Tier 3

Leading Juniors

Justin McClintock – 15NBS Chambers ‘Justin is an exceptional barrister in all respects. He is extremely committed, hard-working and conscientious and his legal knowledge is beyond impressive. He has a calm and persuasive manner which allows him to deal with difficult clients with great ease. He is understanding, reassuring and always provides the best advice.’
Ranked: Tier 2
Robert Ward – 15NBS Chambers ‘Robert is one of the very barristers around. His mastery and understanding of the law is a true skill which many criminal practitioners simply do not have. His written advocacy is brilliant and is matched by his authoritative skills when he is on his feet.’ 
Ranked: Tier 2
Clodaghmuire Callinan – 15NBS Chambers ‘Clodaghmuire is a silk in the making. She knows her cases inside out, her written work is excellent, and she is great with lay clients, particularly young and vulnerable clients. She is also a great tactician and a strong and persuasive advocate.’ 
Ranked: Tier 3
Rupert Hallowes – 15NBS Chambers ‘Rupert is simply fantastic. He is incredibly personable and gets on well with clients. He is fiercely intelligent and leaves no stone unturned in advancing a defence. He is also first class in court; articulate and charismatic in his delivery.’ 
Ranked: Tier 3
Sarah Read – 15NBS Chambers ‘Sarah is a natural advocate. Her calm and disarming delivery makes her a favourite with judges and juries alike. When she speaks, everyone in the court room listens.’
Ranked: Tier 3
John Waller  – 15NBS ‘John is a persuasive advocate with a focused, composed and measured approach. His cross-examination is very effective and his closing speeches are decisive and powerful. He is a charming and charismatic barrister who is clearly very bright.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Rory Field – 15NBS ‘Rory is plainly a skilled and experienced advocate. He doesn’t miss a question in cross-examination and gives compelling closing speeches. He is a pleasure to work with and polite and friendly at all times.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Ruth Zentler-Munro – 15NBS ‘Ruth is an outstanding lawyer. She is a superb defence advocate and pleasure to work with.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Beth Crocker – 15NBS ‘Beth is an extremely talented junior. She is a master tactician who knows her cases inside out and her written work is of the highest quality. She is also extremely persuasive in her submissions to judges and fantastic in cross-examination.’ 
Ranked: Tier 4
Charles Evans – 15NBS
Ranked: Tier 4
Matthew Hardyman – 15NBS
Ranked: Tier 4
Patrick Maggs – 15NBS
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4
Clare Dowse – 15NBS ‘Clare forensically considers the evidence in a case, no matter how voluminous, and provides detailed analysis and advice. She is then able to implement this level of knowledge into her advocacy, allowing her to achieve excellent results.’ 
Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘Tom Parker is a first rate clerk – he is polite, professional and helpful.’ 

‘Under Glenn Matthews there is a strong and friendly clerks’ room at 15NBS. Poppy Maddison is an extremely welcome addition, who will go far.’

‘A sensitive and supportive clerks’ room, with clerks who understand the needs and strengths of their members. Tom Parker deserves a special mention and chambers would be unable to function without the services of Sue Wright. She has been instrumental in helping to promote chambers, helping it to retain its friendly yet professional approach.’

’15NBS is a thriving set of Chambers and they have a very strong set of counsel.’

‘An excellent set for complex crime cases.’

‘An extremely strong set of barristers with lots of choice of exceptional advocates.’

’15 NBS is known for having real depth of talent at each level of practice. Members are understated but effective.’

‘The clerks are excellent. They manage cases brilliantly and keep you up to date on a regular basis.’

Work highlights

15NBS Chambers > Set Profile

Led by leading silk Brian St Louis KC,  15 NBS are a unique set of outstanding skilled criminal law specialists,  comprised of 54 tenants including three King’s 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 and 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 which barrister to allocate to which 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.

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 and 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.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Brian St Louis KC 02078421900
Martin Rutherford KC 02078421900
Tana Adkin KC 02078421900
Peter Walsh 02078421900
Simon Smith 02078421900
Timothy Banks 02078421900
Jeremy Lynn 02078421900
Nichola Merrick 02078421900
John Greenan 02078421900
Kathryn Hirst 02078421900
Francis LLoyd 02078421900
Charles Evans 02078421900
Ann Mulligan 02078421900
Andrew Forsyth 02078421900
Stephen Earnshaw 02078421900
Kyri Argyropoulos 02078421900
John Hunter 02078421900
Amanda Hamilton 02078421900
Rupert Hallowes 02078421900
Michael Hillman 02078421900
Alexander Williams 02078421900
Robert Evans 02078421900
James Lofthouse 02078421900
Patrick Maggs 02078421900
Matthew Hardyman 02078421900
Julie Whitby 02078421900
Nicholas Cooper 02078421900
Siobhan Molloy 02078421900
Sophie Shotton 02078421900
Ruby Selva 02078421900
Kerry Moore 02078421900
Dominic Benthall 02078421900
Timothy Stark 02078421900
Mathew Turner 02078421900
Ruth Zentler-Munro 02078421900
Sarah Read 02078421900
Neil Ross 02078421900
Beth Crocker 02078421900
Clodaghmuire Callinan 02078421900
Robert Ward 02078421900
Jodie Woodward 02078421900
Justin McClintock justin.mcclintock@15nbs.com 02078421900
Stuart Dingle Stuart.dingle@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

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Kyri Argyropoulos photo Kyri Argyropoulos Kyri also undertakes Health and Safety cases and discipline and professional conduct… View Profile
Timothy Banks photo Timothy Banks Tim Banks has over 30 years’ experience, having prosecuted and defended in… View Profile
Dominic Benthall photo Mr Dominic Benthall Dominic has considerable expertise in complex boiler-room frauds having prosecuted on behalf… View Profile
Clodaghmuire Callinan photo Clodaghmuire Callinan Clodaghmuire is a criminal defence advocate specialising in serious violence, firearms and… View Profile
Michael Collis photo Michael Collis Michael is currently acting as a junior junior for the Undercover Policing… View Profile
Nicholas Cooper photo Nicholas Cooper Nicolas is a Level 3 Prosecutor and specialises in the following areas… View Profile
Beth Crocker photo Beth Crocker Beth is regularly instructed to defend in serious and complex cases.  Her… View Profile
Helen Dawson photo Helen Dawson Helen is developing a busy criminal practice in the Crown Court, across… View Profile
Stuart Dingle photo Stuart Dingle Stuart undertakes criminal defence and prosecution work. He has defended in a… View Profile
Stephen Earnshaw photo Stephen Earnshaw Stephen Earnshaw was called in 1990 and has 29 years of experience… View Profile
Robert Evans photo Robert Evans Robert is a specialist criminal advocate. He is instructed as leading junior… View Profile
Charles Evans photo Mr Charles Evans Charles qualified 30 years ago and has been practising exclusively in crime… View Profile
Andrew Forsyth photo Andrew Forsyth View Profile
John Greenan photo John Greenan Cases that John has undertaken include defending in large-scale importations acting on… View Profile
Rupert Hallowes photo Rupert Hallowes View Profile
Amanda Hamilton photo Amanda Hamilton Amanda’s expertise is in the area of serious violent and sexual offences… View Profile
Matthew Hardyman photo Mr Matthew Hardyman Matthews areas of specialism include drugs, firearms, fraud, serious violence and sexual… View Profile
Michael Hillman photo Michael Hillman View Profile
Kathryn Hirst photo Kathryn Hirst Kathryn’s practice involves both defending and prosecuting serious criminal matters. She is… View Profile
John Hunter photo John Hunter View Profile
Oliver Kavanagh photo Oliver Kavanagh View Profile
James Lofthouse photo James Lofthouse View Profile
Jeremy Lynn photo Jeremy Lynn View Profile
Patrick Maggs photo Patrick Maggs View Profile
Justin McClintock photo Justin McClintock View Profile
Nichola Merrick photo Nichola Merrick Nicola Merrick is a criminal law specialist with extensive experience as leading… View Profile
Siobhan Molloy photo Siobhan Molloy Siobhan has experience in the conduct of high profile complex cases including… View Profile
Kerry Moore photo Kerry Moore Kerry’s practice is predominately criminal defence work and he is instructed regularly… View Profile
Ann Mulligan photo Ann Mulligan Ann both defends and prosecutes (Grade 4) in all areas of criminal… View Profile
Sarah Read photo Sarah Read Sarah is a criminal law specialist. She is known for her meticulous… View Profile
Neil Ross photo Neil Ross View Profile
Martin Rutherford photo Mr Martin Rutherford Martin is Head of Chambers at 15 New Bridge Street View Profile
Sophie Shotton photo Ms Sophie Shotton Sophie undertakes all aspects of criminal work and has been instructed in… View Profile
Simon Smith photo Simon Smith Simon is a senior criminal law specialist with over 33 years of… View Profile
Brian St Louis photo Mr Brian St Louis Head of Chambers. View Profile
Brian St Louis photo Mr Brian St Louis Head of Chambers. View Profile
Tim Starkey photo Tim Starkey Tim is particularly interested in prosecuting cases involving contested expert evidence and… View Profile
John Waller photo John Waller   View Profile
Peter Walsh photo Peter Walsh Peter is particularly experienced in fraud cases and recently prosecuted a case… View Profile
Robert Ward photo Robert Ward Robert undertakes criminal work at the highest level, frequently instructed in cases… View Profile
Julie Whitby photo Julie Whitby Julie has a wide-ranging practice including offences of child cruelty, harassment, violence… View Profile
Alexander Williams photo Alexander Williams View Profile
Jodie Woodward photo Jodie Woodward View Profile
Ruth Zentler-Munroe photo Ruth Zentler-Munroe View Profile

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