Mohammed Zaman KC
‘Mohammed is a formidable cross-examiner - he is ruthless beneath a calm exterior. He is always happy to roll his sleeves up and is committed to the success of his clients' cases.'
No5 Barristers’ Chambers continues to offer ‘strength in depth at all levels’ when it comes to commercial dispute resolution. Nicholas Cobill is praised by clients as ’tremendously clever with a brilliant legal mind’. He regularly appears in high-value multi-track proceedings in the High Court; in A F Kopp Limited v HSBC UK Bank PLC he is acting for HSBC in relation to claims brought by a former business customer for breach of contact and breach of duty of care arising from the suspension of a foreign currency account during an anti-money laundering review - the claim concerns the effect of a standard banking clause that excludes liability for direct or consequential loss. Yasmin Yasseri has an excellent reputation for her ‘hands-on approach’ and ’keen eye for detail’. In Muylle-Facon BV v Combrink & Others she is defending her client against accusations that it procured a breach of contact. At the more junior end, Annie Townley continues to build a strong practice.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'No 5 has great clerks - Jordan Zaza in particular will go above and beyond to help.'
- 'The clerks at No5 are great. Special mention goes to Jordan Zaza, Daniel Birch and Danny Griffiths.'
- 'An excellent clerking team. Danny Griffiths and Jordan Zaza stand out.'
- 'No 5 Chambers is an excellent set so much so that clients can use them exclusively. It is a cold day in hell when they cannot assist and they have broad depth of choice in terms of junior and senior counsel.'
- 'No5 is a go-to chambers. They have excellent strength in depth and helpful, proactive clerks, who always find someone who can assist, regardless of the circumstances.'
- 'No 5 Chambers is a well-regarded set known for its expertise in company, commercial and insolvency. The chambers consistently demonstrates a high standard of advocacy, legal analysis, and client service.'
Lawyers
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.
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.
Yasmin Yasseri
‘Yasmin has a keen eye for detail and an ability to put lay clients at ease. She is comfortable with all levels of the judiciary.'
Nicholas Cobill
‘Nicholas is tremendously clever with a brilliant legal mind. His preparation is meticulous and extremely thorough. He is very good on his feet, and is quick to get to the heart of the issues. Nicholas is also fantastic with clients.’
Alexander Heylin
‘Alexander is a strong advocate in court and great at providing complex and comprehensive advice in a manner that lay clients understand.’
Paul J Dean
‘Paul is able to digest the detail of a matter with speed and offer great commercial advice. He articulates arguments clearly, with precision and persuasive force, adjusting the tone and delivery to suit the audience. Paul’s ability to dissect complex legal issues, identify the strongest points, and anticipate counterarguments is vital.’
Samir Amin
‘Samir is very responsive and adaptable. When assistance is needed, he will find the time and briefly advise and point us in the right direction. Samir’s drafting of statements of case is particularly strong.’
Stephen Goodfellow
‘Stephen is an experienced advocate who approaches cases methodically and thoughtfully. He has a terrific manner with clients and provides support to his instructing solicitors. Stephen is a consistently safe pair of hands who can always be relied upon to get the job done.’
David Taylor
‘David is very calm and authoritative in court but very personable and practical in conference. '
Jason Perrin
‘Jason is incredibly thorough in his preparation. He leaves no stone unturned and would rather seek further clarity on matters before his advice. His advice, drafting and advocacy is excellent and much more advanced than his year of call. Jason is a go-to counsel for commercial matters.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
