National and international set No5 Barristers’ Chambers has unveiled a new senior management structure with the appointment of a C-suite leadership team as Chambers looks to build on the sustained growth it has achieved over recent years.

The new structure sees Ian Tullett appointed Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Griffiths appointed Chief Clerk and Marc Forrest-Thomas appointed Chief Commercial Officer.

These appointments form part of a wider evolution of Chambers’ leadership and management structure as No5 continues to expand its operations, strengthen client relationships and enhance service delivery across its offices in London, Birmingham and Bristol.

Joint Heads of Chambers Michelle Heeley KC and Peter Goatley KC said:

“The creation of this new senior management structure reflects the scale, ambition and continued development of No5 as one of the country’s leading barristers’ chambers.

Ian, Daniel and Marc are leading marketplace professionals who each bring significant experience, leadership and expertise to their respective roles. Together, they will play an important part in supporting Chambers’ continued growth and ensuring we continue to deliver the highest standards of service to our clients, members and wider stakeholders.”

Daniel Griffiths has been with No5 for almost 18 years, having joined as a Junior Clerk before progressing to Business and Property Practice Director and then Director of Clerking (Birmingham). Recognised by both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, Daniel is highly regarded for his clerking expertise, client service and leadership within practice management. As Chief Clerk, he will lead chambers’ clerking and practice management functions across all offices, with a focus on delivering service excellence.

Marc Forrest-Thomas joined No5 a decade ago as a Clerk before progressing to become Practice Director for the nationally recognised Planning and Environment team. He has played an increasingly prominent role in chambers’ external engagement and business development activity, regularly representing No5 at industry events and professional forums and is recognised in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.  As Chief Commercial Officer, Marc will oversee chambers’ commercial strategy, brand development and wider engagement across the legal and professional sectors.

Ian Tullett returned to No5 as Finance Director in 2020. Since then, he has played a central role in Chambers’ strategic and operational development, including overseeing the relocation of No5’s London office to Savoy Court, Bristol office in Queen Square and Birmingham office to 103 Colmore Row. He has led significant improvements across finance, administration, & IT infrastructure (which has just been recognised in Legal Cheek) . As Chief Operating Officer, Ian will oversee the day-to-day operational management of chambers and the implementation of Chambers’ long-term strategic development.

Ian Tullett said:

“No5 has experienced significant growth over recent years and the creation of this new management structure reflects both the scale of chambers today and our ambitions for the future.

By bringing together expertise across operations, clerking and commercial development we are creating a structure that will support continued growth while maintaining the high standards of service and support for which No5 is recognised.

Daniel, Marc and I are all excited to take on these new roles and help shape the continued success and development of chambers.”