No5 Barristers' Chambers

Christopher Hopkins

No5 Barristers' Chambers, West Midlands

Work Department

(1) Regulatory Group (2) Inquests, Public Inquiries and Coronial Law Group

Position

Barrister, Deputy Head of the Regulatory Law Group

Career

Called 2003; Legal Officer (Royal Air Force), 2006 – 2009; In-house barrister (Lyons Davidson Solicitors), 2009 – 2011; Associate, barrister (Pinsent Masons LLP), 2011 – 2015; No5 Chambers, 2015 – present; Deputy Head of the Regulatory Law Group, No5 Chambers (2024)

Delivered webinar on coronial law and inquests for MBL Seminars (2026)

List A for the List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates (HSE, CQC, Environment Agency etc.)

Memberships

Health and Safety Lawyers Association (“HSLA”)

Education

Gordon’s School, West End, Woking; University of Wolverhampton; LLB (1st Class) (Hons) 2002; City University BVC (Very Competent–2003)

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)

Leading junior1

‘Chris is an excellent barrister who is always thoroughly prepared and has a calm, measured approach. He quickly gains the confidence of the court and those who instruct him.’

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Professional disciplinary law

Leading junior1

‘Christopher is a very professional and intelligent barrister who understands a client’s specific concerns as soon as he is instructed. Christopher is able to empathise with a client and provide pragmatic advice which addresses the concerns a client may have and ultimately results in a client achieving the desired outcome’

Inquests and inquiries

Leading junior5

‘He is an incredible advocate. Always has a good manner.’

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