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.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '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.'