Bernard Thorogood
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Bernard stands out for his analytical eye. His advocacy is subtle and persuasive and his interaction with clients is peerless.’
Viewed by clients as 'an outstanding set with significant strength in depth', No5 Barristers’ Chambers has a solid track record in handling a wide range of business and regulatory criminal matters. The team regularly acts for individuals, companies, local authorities, national regulators and the Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency. Tony Watkin’s broad practice takes in health and safety and environmental work, and Tim Pole's workload includes cases involving waste disposal issues and workplace accidents.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks' room is one of the best in the country. Tony McDaid masterfully runs this huge set. Andrew Trotter is simply brilliant, exactly how a senior clerk should be. His excellent knowledge of his barristers combined with a very commercial outlook makes him an outstanding clerk. Chris Norman is a brilliant regulatory clerk. He has in-depth knowledge of his sector.'
- 'Chris Norman is excellent: helpful and responsive. Daniel Griffiths is particularly helpful with enquiries and is always willing to go the extra mile to assist. Tony McDaid is also excellent.'
- 'No5 have some excellent practitioners in regulatory and health & safety law.'
- 'No5 Chambers is an outstanding set with significant strength in depth.'
- 'A very strong set with a wide range of talent across all areas.'
- 'A go-to set in the Midlands.'
Silks
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Ian Bridge
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Ian gets on really well with clients. They know they have a committed barrister on their side.’
Tim Pole
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Tim is a very industrious barrister. He is technically very proficient and always looks for novel solutions for his clients.’
Tony Watkin
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Tony is insightful and knowledgeable. He is a very strong advocate who prepares well and will fight the case clearly and concisely.'
Christopher Hopkins
No5 Barristers' Chambers 'A confident junior with a forensic approach and an excellent client manner.'