Midland Circuit
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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Profile
Position
Defends in regulatory crime especially health and safety and environment, corporate crime, serious financial crime, tax fraud; Attorney General’s regulatory ‘A list’. Defends in serious injury and fatal RTA and other accident and disease cases – regularly appearing in linked inquests and undertaking linked personal injury. Specialist in VAT and excise duty appearing on behalf of appellants in the tax tribunals – instructed by national firms of solicitors and accountants. Instructed in statutory and private professional disciplinary tribunals. Leading junior based in London – works throughout the UK. Please refer to No5’s website for more information.
Career
Called to the Bar 1988.
Education
Sheffield University (LLB Hons).
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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.' 'No 5 Chambers has a lot of strong barristers in Birmingham. They are a go-to set outside London.' No 5 is a good set for contentious probate work.'