Samir Amin
‘Samir is clear, focused and nuanced advocate in court. He cross-examines with real skill, discernment and judgement. Samir is also calm, patient and polite to all. Overall, he is a very dangerous opponent to be against.’
No5 Barristers’ Chambers is widely considered to be ‘the leading set in the Midlands with a first-rate private wealth offering.’ Louise Corfield handles all aspects of contentious probate work, including will validity challenges, Inheritance Act claims, and claims concerning the administration of trusts and estates. The ’exceptionally thorough’ Angus Burden focuses exclusively on contentious trusts and probate work. He is also noted for his considerable mediation experience. Ian Bridge has a strong track record handling tax disputes. Jason Perrin has recently acted in significant High Court cases involving wills and estates; both concerned wills challenged on grounds of fraud, undue influence, and lack of testamentary capacity, among other issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jordan Zaza is very approachable and helpful.'
- 'Daniel Griffiths always delivers a high standard of service.'
- 'The clerks are always excellent and nothing is too much. Daniel Griffiths is first rate and will fix any problem.'
- 'Olivia McIntyre is highly responsive, efficient, and always eager to assist. She acknowledges correspondence promptly and is incredibly helpful, making her a pleasure to work with.'
- 'No5 is by far the leading chambers for chancery work within the West Midlands with many standout barristers in this area. The clerks are always helpful, engaging and thoroughly organised.'
- 'No 5 Chambers is the leading set in the Midlands with a first-rate private wealth offering.'
Lawyers
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.
Ian Bridge
Angus Burden
‘Angus's attention to detail is second to none. No little point passes him by and consequently there are never any nasty surprises when he is on board. His range of knowledge and experience is masterly and he is willing to cascade that knowledge to those instructing him.'
Louise Corfield
Imogen Halstead
‘Imogen has deep understanding of the law, ensuring accurate and effective representation. She has strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing for clear and impactful presentation of cases at court which makes her an excellent advocate. Imogen is a pleasure to instruct.'
David Mitchell
Jason Perrin
‘Jason is a standout advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and technically astute. Jason is a persuasive advocate and absolutely unflappable. He provides robust, well-balanced advice whilst appreciating the client's personal circumstances. His attention to detail and dedication to each matter are second to none.'
Emma Williams
‘Emma is meticulous, technically brilliant, and exceptionally intelligent, yet she balances her sharp mind with genuine compassion. She remains calm and composed under pressure, excelling in quick, strategic thinking. In court, her advocacy is both persuasive and poised—she addresses opposing arguments with clarity, respect, and professionalism. This measured approach is particularly valuable in contentious probate cases, where emotions often run high.'
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.
Harrison Burroughs
‘Harrison’s advice is always timely, well considered and easy to understand. He is empathetic and easily builds rapport with clients, empowering them to make decisions about their own case by making sure that they understand the legal position as well as the risks and the commercial considerations. Harrison is an eloquent and persuasive advocate, is calm under pressure and knows which arguments are likely to be well received.’
Annie Townley
‘Annie is a strong advocate who is extremely thorough and able to think on her feet. She is also very personable.'