Position

Adrian is Head of No5 Barristers’ Chambers. He practises in all aspects of dispute including regulatory misfeasance, fraud, money laundering, and professional discipline.

His practice is at the highest level nationally. He specialises in complex, difficult and sensitive cases. He can understand intricate facts, marshal them, and convey them with the strong advocacy of an established silk. His tactical analysis and judgment are praised as “an excellent tactician, charming with juries and offering brilliant client care”.

He has good financial sense, and a strong intellectual ability.

He prides himself on building strong relationship with those who instruct him, and the client.

His recent work includes; Operation Elveden, Plebgate, Undercover Policing, numerous high value frauds and financial disputes, gross negligence manslaughter, misconduct in public office, and International advisory work.

He has particular experience in Professional Regulatory work and has been instructed in some of the highest profile Inquests of recent times.

He has strong links with Asia.

Education

Warwick SchoolTrinity Hall Cambridge

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Crime (general and fraud)

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Adrian Keeling KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Adrian can distil considerable amounts of complex information simply and succinctly and, most importantly, in a way in which it makes sense to a lay jury is particularly impressive. He is fiercely bright and wins the unwinnable.’ 

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Inquests and inquiries

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Adrian Keeling KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Professional disciplinary law

HALL OF FAME1

Adrian Keeling KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Adrian’s advocacy appears effortless. He assimilates substantial and complex regulatory procedures and rules with no previous exposure to the nuances of the particular profession, and achieves positive outcomes.’