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Family

"No5 Barristers’ Chambers is a go-to set of chambers, particularly for private Children Act cases."

Legal 500 2024

"No5 Barristers’ Chambers is a strong set with excellent options in all areas."

Legal 500 2024

"Over the last five to ten years, No5 has truly excelled itself."

Chambers UK 2021

"Vast pool of experienced counsel."

Legal 500 2021

"The clerks are very responsive and always good with their suggestions of the right fit for particular clients."

Chambers UK 2019

"The clerking is very efficient."

Chambers UK 2018

The Family Group at No5 Barristers’ Chambers is one of the largest teams in the UK, offering coverage across Birmingham, London and Bristol.

Described as ‘an exceptionally strong and knowledgeable set of family barristers’ (Chambers UK), the group consists of 3 silks, several consistently ranked senior juniors, and some juniors noted as ‘rising stars’.

A dedicated clerking team supports the group and offers expertise across the full spectrum of children and finance matters.

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Expertise

Family Barristers

Lorna Meyer KC

Call 1986 | Silk 2006

Head of Group

Stefano Nuvoloni KC

Call 1994 | Silk 2017

Richard Hadley KC

Call 1997 | Silk 2024

Richard Alomo

Call 1990

Ashley Wynne

Call 1990

Michele Friel

Call 1991

Nandini Dutta

Call 1993

Rima Baruah

Call 1994

Rachael Price

Call 1994

James Snelus

Call 1999

Param Bains

Call 2001

Simon Worlock

Call 2001

James Leslie

Call 2004

Orla Grant

Call 2005

Artis Kakonge

Call 2006

Deputy Head of Group

Katie Langdon

Call 2007

Laura Vickers

Call 2007

Katie Miller

Call 2010

Nisha Bambhra

Call 2011

Ricky Seal

Call 2012

Deputy Head of Group

Arrin Nouri

Call 2014

Lucy Cash

Call 2015

Hannah Court

Call 2015

Anna Rohan

Call 2015

Naomi Dean

Call 2016

Grace Wright

Call 2016

Faye Edwards

Call 2017

Grace Gwynne

Call 2017

Mark Jones

Call 2019

Maria Orme

Maria Orme

Call 2024

Lloyd Ellis

Call 2023

Richard Barraclough KC

Richard Barraclough KC

Call 1980 | Silk 2003

Edward Grant

Edward Grant

Call 1991

Nazmun Ismail

Nazmun Ismail

Call 1992

Family Clerks

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

Clare Radburn

Practice Director, Family

Paul Sams

Practice Director, Family

Ben Brotherton

Family Clerk

Calum Orme-Browne

Junior Family Clerk

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

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Schedule 1: The Children Act 1989 – A Practical Summary

Past Events


Schedule 1: The Children Act 1989 – A Practical Summary

No5 Barristers’ Chamber Family Group invites you to join them at their next London seminar taking place on Thursday 4th September 2025. Femi Ogunlende and…

Past Events


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Private Children Law Seminar 2025 – Changes and challenges in Private Children Law (Sold Out)

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No5 Barristers’ Chambers is thrilled to announce the promotion of Paul Sams to Practice Director.

No5 Barristers’ Chambers is thrilled to announce the promotion of Paul Sams to Practice Director. This well-deserved promotion reflects Paul’s outstanding contribution to chambers over…

Publications


Theis J gives warning about potential pitfalls of anonymous surrogacy in Re B and C v D [2025]

Whilst surrogacy is often considered part of the emerging area of “modern family law”, the reality is that forms of surrogacy – where people have…

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The prenup that leaked: Entwistle v Helliwell Explained

In this helpful article Baldip Singh summarises the Court of Appeal decision concerning pre-nuptial agreements  Entwistle v Helliwell [2025] EWCA Civ 1055 For financial remedy lawyers,…

Past Events


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Rebekah Wilson acts for 17 year old in complex and unusual wardship proceedings

In wardship proceedings before Mr Justice McKendrick, Rebekah acted for a 17 year old who was found to have suffered chronic neglect. He had been…

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Hannah Court appeared in the recent Court of Appeal Decision Re H (Children) (Finding of Fact) [2025] EWCA Civ 993

Hannah Court led by Frank Feehan KC appeared in the recent Court of Appeal Decision Re H (Children) (Finding of Fact) [2025] EWCA Civ 993. A…

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Baldip Singh Aulak elected a Master of the Bench

We are delighted to share that Baldip Singh has been elected a Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. This…

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Standish v Standish: The £78 Million Question – When Does Wealth Say ‘I Do’? The Supreme Court Tackles the ‘Matrimonialisation’ of Wealth

Today, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26, a landmark case for financial remedies practitioners. It rewrites the financial…

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Orla Grant Shortlisted for Barrister of the Year Award

We are thrilled to announce that No5’s Orla Grant has been shortlisted for the Barrister of the Year Award at the 2025 Worcestershire Law Society…

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Heather Popley nominated for Barrister of the Year at Leicestershire Law Society Awards

No5’s Heather Popley has been nominated for the prestigious Barrister of the Year award at the 2025 Leicestershire Law Society Awards, recognising her outstanding contributions…

Past Events


Children’s Public Law Annual Seminar

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Past Events


Private Children Law Seminar 2025 – Changes and challenges in Private Children Law (Sold Out)

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a full-day Private Children Law Conference on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at our Birmingham Chambers,…

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Court of Appeal

In a judgment handed down today by Mr Justice Cusworth, Stefano Nuvoloni KC, leading Baldip Singh, secured permission to appeal a decision of the Family…

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Judicial Caution or Judicial Paralysis? The Reluctance to Apply K v K

The Court of Appeal’s decision in K v K [2022] EWCA Civ 468 is a seminal ruling that provides essential guidance on the appropriate approach…

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Five from No5 in the Court of Appeal

On 21 February 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Re M (Care Order: Risk: Family Placement) [2025] EWCA Civ 163. Stefano Nuvoloni KC and…

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Clerk Team

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

adamw@no5.com

07780 453079

Paul Sams

Practice Director, Family

pauls@no5.com

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

monicah@no5.com

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