No5 Barristers’ Chambers is widely praised as ‘a good quality set with some excellent barristers’ at all levels of seniority, with considerable combined expertise spanning the full spectrum of property and construction work. With over 25 years of experience handling property-related work, David Taylor is known for being ‘calm and authoritative in court but personable and practical in conference’; he has recently acted in a boundary dispute as well as in relation to a claim concerning misrepresentation as to the suitability of a building for use as a hotel. David Mitchell regularly appears in High Court cases, particularly in the BPC in Birmingham. Omar Ensaff is noted for his extensive experience handling construction disputes by way of litigation, arbitration, or adjudication proceedings. His varied practice covers delay claims, defect claims, and claims for variation, among other kinds, and he is praised by clients for ‘articulating argument clearly and with precision and persuasive force’.
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Testimonials
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- 'No5 Chambers consistently provides a first-class service. Danny Griffiths is super-efficient, friendly and always approachable despite holding such a senior position.'
- 'The set is incredibly approachable and has a vast wealth of experience and expertise at their fingertips.'
- 'No 5 is a good solid set, with a generally high standard of advocates able to deal with general commercial proceedings. In terms of availability, they're a larger set so are quite reliable.'
- '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.'
- 'A good quality set with some excellent barristers.'
- 'The clerks' room is excellent. The service they provide is second to none, they always make themselves available, and you can rely on them to be there and to get the job done with great skill and experience. Special mention goes to Danny Griffiths and Jordan Zaza who are the epitome of what makes a great clerk.'
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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.
Omar Ensaff
‘Omar is excellent. As an advocate, he has the listener hanging on to his every word and is brilliant at fighting the client’s corner. His drafting skills are also impeccable. He gives sound advice and one can rely on him when dealing with complex high-value disputes.’
Imogen Halstead
‘Imogen is brilliant at handling complex and difficult situations and helping to bring about pragmatic solutions. She is hugely committed to providing the very best for clients, helping them to understand the situation they are faced with and how resolution can be brought about.'
David Mitchell
