Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'No5 Barristers' Chambers consists of a plethora of talented barristers assisted by excellent clerks. Easy to work with and responsive, Andrew Bisbey and Marc Forrest-Thomas deserve particular mention. Highly recommended.'
- 'Clerking at No5 Chambers is and has always been, exemplary. Friendly, accessible and always helpful.'
- 'They are large enough always to have someone available and with the right expertise to do the job even if my first choice is not available.'
- 'No5 continue to be the go-to for planning and environmental advice.'
- 'The set are professional and approachable with good training programmes. The clerks provide a good service.'
- 'No5 clerks are brilliant. Always quick to respond, fun and friendly.'
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.

Satnam Choongh





Jack Smyth

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.