'Mark is a calm and clear advocate.'
The Bar - Regional Bar • Midland Circuit
Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers is ‘a strong set’ with ’a good selection of counsel’ who have extensive expertise in advising on contentious probate matters, trusts, land disputes, and issues regarding the validity and interpretation of wills. Angus Burden specialises in the mediation of contentious trust and probate disputes, while Louise Corfield ’s practice focuses on Inheritance Act cases. Rising stars Samir Amin and Jason Perrin are other key members of the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerking team is good and commercial. Daniel Griffiths and Jordan Zaza are responsive and standouts.'
- 'Jordan Zaza is quick to respond and happy to help if needed. Overall service of the clerks is good.'
- 'No5 has a great selection of superb barristers in this field.'
- 'The chambers has excellent counsel at silk level.'
- 'Highly recommended set. They always find appropriate counsel for any situation.'
- 'No5 Barristers’ Chambers is a go-to chambers. The clerks are fantastic, and counsel can be sourced at short notice. It offers expertise in all aspects of contentious legal work and has counsel available at a range of differing experience and knowledge levels.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
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.
'Angus is a skilled advocate who is able to advance a case in an understated way to great effect. He is also technically brilliant and able to understand the most complex of problems.'
'Louise is very client focused and can handle complex issues. She is particularly good in mediation, managing the client and is a good negotiator.'
'Imogen is a fantastic barrister. She has great technical knowledge in the area, is brilliant with clients and turns around work quickly. Her advocacy skills are excellent, and she is formidable in court.'
'Alexander is strong on paper and feet. He is accessible, commercial and a go-to counsel.'
'Emma is practical, very knowledgeable, and happy to assist. She is well-spoken and clear about the next steps. She is also a good advocate.'
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.
'Angus is a skilled advocate who is able to advance a case in an understated way to great effect. He is also technically brilliant and able to understand the most complex of problems.'
'Louise is very client focused and can handle complex issues. She is particularly good in mediation, managing the client and is a good negotiator.'
'Imogen is a fantastic barrister. She has great technical knowledge in the area, is brilliant with clients and turns around work quickly. Her advocacy skills are excellent, and she is formidable in court.'
'Alexander is strong on paper and feet. He is accessible, commercial and a go-to counsel.'
'Emma is practical, very knowledgeable, and happy to assist. She is well-spoken and clear about the next steps. She is also a good advocate.'