No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Offering a wide range of business and regulatory crime expertise, No5 Barristers’ Chambers is ‘a very strong set’ with members who are well-versed in prosecuting and defending clients in corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, environmental offences, health and safety fatalities, trading standards and food safety cases. Christopher Hopkins, known for his ’sound tactical judgement and a pragmatic approach’, successfully represented a defendant convicted of causing death by careless driving before the Court of Appeal in an appeal for the suspension of the sentence. Tim Pole acted as counsel for a construction company in bringing a fine approaching £1m down to £50,000, resulting from a prosecution brought by the HSE following a fatal accident.

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'The clerk's room's service is good, which is very important to the clients. Andrew Trotter is always available and helpful.'
'The clerks provide a good service.'
'The clerks are always willing to assist and give reassurance.'
'No.5 is a well-run and helpful chambers.'
'No.5 is a strong set in the field.'
'The set is professional and approachable.'

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