The ‘strong and able’ real estate team of No5 Barristers’ Chambers works across the whole spectrum of commercial property and residential issues for developers, private individuals, and a wide range of other local and national businesses. Mark Anderson KC is known for his tactical awareness and recently handled a partnership and shareholder dispute concerning the ownership and management of caravan sites, a business valued at more than £50m. David Taylor is praised for his ‘ability to control the courtroom’ and worked on a dispute concerning the powers of executors and trustees of land to dispose of a high-value farm in Snowdonia, without consulting beneficiaries.
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Testimonials
Set
‘Excellent strength in depth. Alternatives are always available and equally prepared and impressive.’
‘The set is the best in Birmingham for contentious trusts and probate.’
‘The chambers is extremely helpful and extremely pleased with the work carried out for the clients.’
‘Great strength in depth and able to offer counsel specific to client’s needs.’
‘A go-to chambers. Every counsel is superb, and the service provided is second to none.’
Clerking
‘Excellent all around. Quick response times and excellent use of technology.’
St Philips Chambers
St Philips Chambers’ business and property team continues to handle some of the most complex, varied, and high-profile cases for a broad client base. ‘Hard-working silk’ John Randall KC is handling a land registry rights issue for the residents of the Britannia development on Grand Cayman. ‘Extremely knowledgeable’ John Brennan recently acted on behalf of a householder on a dispute over rights of way, rights of drainage and boundary, against a neighbouring property development site. Anthony Verduyn is known for his ‘incredible knowledge and commercial approach’ and recently represented multiple companies in an action for wrongful forfeiture of a lease. In January 2022 Christopher Buckingham joined the team from Enterprise Chambers.
Testimonials
Set
‘They have fantastic strength in depth, offer great value and are able to accommodate our needs, even at short notice. They also offer a really strong programme of seminars and other relevant events.’
‘They have a considerable strength in depth in counsel that specialise in property litigation.’
‘St Philips is a driving force in the Birmingham legal scene and its 130 plus barristers cover all practice areas a solicitor’s practice needs. Commercial and criminal sets are excellent with some stellar silks and senior juniors.’
‘An outstanding commercial set.’
‘St Philips is undoubtedly the best set in Birmingham.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are very personable and quick to respond.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers specialises in a wide range of property matters, including land sale and purchases, agricultural law, mortgages, conveyancing disputes, planning and development, boundary disputes, and applications to the land registry. Tom Carter successfully acted on behalf of a claimant in a misinterpretation claim brought against the seller of a house. In August 2022 Jonathan Owen was appointed to the circuit bench.
Testimonials
Set
‘Great set with some very talented barristers.’
‘Ropewalk has individual barristers who are willing to go the extra mile for the client.’
‘A very reliable and helpful set of chambers, with friendly staff and an array of talented and experienced barristers.’
‘Good strength in depth and ability to accommodate with strong counsel.’
‘Ropewalk Chambers is always very friendly and approachable.’
Clerking
‘Adrian is particularly good at providing a prompt response.’
Work highlights
St Ives Chambers
The business and property group of St Ives Chambers is a ‘great team that offers diversity and strength’ and appear at all levels of court from the County Court and First-Tier Tribunal to the Supreme Court. Tony Watkin is ‘excellent at handling complicated multi-party disputes’ and is currently assisting with a claim for damages and an injunction against the council and the operator of a waste treatment site.
Testimonials
Set
‘St Ives Chambers is a user-friendly set that is good to work with. A good set of Barristers with a wide skill set.’
‘A great set and always a pleasure to deal and with.’
‘Excellent property team with a wide range of specialisms and experience.’
‘Exceptional chambers, always able to assist in a variety of areas.’
‘St Ives has a good range of barristers with particular strength in juniors and up and coming barristers.’
Clerking
‘The clerks’ room goes above and beyond to provide customer satisfaction.’
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘Excellent strength in depth. Alternatives are always available and equally prepared and impressive.’
‘The set is the best in Birmingham for contentious trusts and probate.’
‘The chambers is extremely helpful and extremely pleased with the work carried out for the clients.’
‘Great strength in depth and able to offer counsel specific to client’s needs.’
‘A go-to chambers. Every counsel is superb, and the service provided is second to none.’
Clerking
‘Excellent all around. Quick response times and excellent use of technology.’
St Philips Chambers
St Philips Chambers’ business and property team continues to handle some of the most complex, varied, and high-profile cases for a broad client base. ‘Hard-working silk’ John Randall KC is handling a land registry rights issue for the residents of the Britannia development on Grand Cayman. ‘Extremely knowledgeable’ John Brennan recently acted on behalf of a householder on a dispute over rights of way, rights of drainage and boundary, against a neighbouring property development site. Anthony Verduyn is known for his ‘incredible knowledge and commercial approach’ and recently represented multiple companies in an action for wrongful forfeiture of a lease. In January 2022 Christopher Buckingham joined the team from Enterprise Chambers.
Testimonials
Set
‘They have fantastic strength in depth, offer great value and are able to accommodate our needs, even at short notice. They also offer a really strong programme of seminars and other relevant events.’
‘They have a considerable strength in depth in counsel that specialise in property litigation.’
‘St Philips is a driving force in the Birmingham legal scene and its 130 plus barristers cover all practice areas a solicitor’s practice needs. Commercial and criminal sets are excellent with some stellar silks and senior juniors.’
‘An outstanding commercial set.’
‘St Philips is undoubtedly the best set in Birmingham.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are very personable and quick to respond.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers specialises in a wide range of property matters, including land sale and purchases, agricultural law, mortgages, conveyancing disputes, planning and development, boundary disputes, and applications to the land registry. Tom Carter successfully acted on behalf of a claimant in a misinterpretation claim brought against the seller of a house. In August 2022 Jonathan Owen was appointed to the circuit bench.
Testimonials
Set
‘Great set with some very talented barristers.’
‘Ropewalk has individual barristers who are willing to go the extra mile for the client.’
‘A very reliable and helpful set of chambers, with friendly staff and an array of talented and experienced barristers.’
‘Good strength in depth and ability to accommodate with strong counsel.’
‘Ropewalk Chambers is always very friendly and approachable.’
Clerking
‘Adrian is particularly good at providing a prompt response.’
Work highlights
St Ives Chambers
The business and property group of St Ives Chambers is a ‘great team that offers diversity and strength’ and appear at all levels of court from the County Court and First-Tier Tribunal to the Supreme Court. Tony Watkin is ‘excellent at handling complicated multi-party disputes’ and is currently assisting with a claim for damages and an injunction against the council and the operator of a waste treatment site.
Testimonials
Set
‘St Ives Chambers is a user-friendly set that is good to work with. A good set of Barristers with a wide skill set.’
‘A great set and always a pleasure to deal and with.’
‘Excellent property team with a wide range of specialisms and experience.’
‘Exceptional chambers, always able to assist in a variety of areas.’
‘St Ives has a good range of barristers with particular strength in juniors and up and coming barristers.’
Clerking
‘The clerks’ room goes above and beyond to provide customer satisfaction.’