The Business & Property Barristers at No5 are leaders in heavyweight and complex dispute resolution. We have over 50 Barristers practising in specialist fields across the full expanse of Business and Property disputes and can offer Counsel at all levels of seniority from Silk (KC) to junior Counsel and specialist pupils.
The Business & Property Team at No5 Barristers’ Chambers provide a high-quality and comprehensive service in domestic and international dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Renowned for their expertise, our Business & Property Barristers advise and represent Claimants, Defendants and other interested parties across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors. Solicitors and clients choose No5 Barristers’ Chambers because we:
Members of No5 Barristers’ Chambers specialist Agriculture and Rural Affairs team advise on all aspects of property and chancery work, Agricultural Land Tribunal arbitrations, single-farm payment and related issues, rural planning and compensation claims, Land Tribunal References, agricultural property relief. We are also able to offer specialist advise in related matters concerning tax planning, family disputes, personal injury, employment, regulatory work, environmental law issues, equine law and crime.
The Banking, Finance and Financial Regulation group receive regular instruction from financial institutions and customers, including dealing with banking relationships, financial advice and consumer credit claims.
No 5 Barristers’ Chambers Commercial Litigation barristers’ dedication to the successful resolution of commercial disputes consistently garners praise and has contributed to the team’s national client base and a reputation for excellence. Members of the team strive to establish a trust-based relationship, appreciating the economic consequences of litigation and the value of resolving matters via negotiation where appropriate balanced with the need to provide detailed and reliable strategic support and advice when a robust approach is needed.
No5 Barristers’ Chambers Company & Partnership team provide advice and assistance in relation to dissolution disputes between partners and quasi-partners, recovery of assets from defaulting and departing directors and share sale disputes. Our members act for and against companies ranging from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies. These matters often involve reacting quickly to urgent matters and our specialist barristers practicing in this area of law are ready to respond within tight deadlines wherever possible.
Our Barristers specialising in insolvency cases pride themselves on offering an approachable and efficient service in respect of all matters relating to both corporate and personal insolvency and often deal with cases involving a significant international element across multiple jurisdictions.
Our Barristers’ work in contentious insurance disputes include dealing with all types of claims including liability insurance (employers, public and professional indemnity), insurance against property damage and business interruption claims and claims relating to critical illness policies. Our Barristers specialising in insurance disputes provide advice to and represent insurers and policyholders in matters ranging from construction of policy terms, scope of indemnity offered, avoidance due to non-disclosure, misrepresentation, breach of warranty and fraud.
No5 Barristers’ Chambers experienced Intellectual Property and IT Barristers represent clients in the High Court, County Court and the Intellectual Property Office. Our client base includes small and medium enterprise, educational establishments, inventors, sportspersons, entertainers, artists and musicians. We can also offer specific experience in copyright, trademarks, passing off, registered designs, design rights, confidential information, trade secrets, performers’ rights and moral rights disputes.
No5 Barristers’ Chambers is home to one of the UK’s most established and highly regarded team of Barristers specialising in Private Wealth Disputes. With offices in Birmingham, London and Bristol, our barristers provide nationwide specialist advocacy and advisory services across the full spectrum of Estates disputes including Inheritance Act claims, Probate claims and any contentious matters concerning Trusts and Wills.
No5 Barristers’ Chambers Professional Negligence Specialists are instructed by professional bodies, insurers and private individuals. Requests for advice and drafting are often turned around at short notice. Members of the team advise and assist in relation to professional negligence relating to Solicitors, Barristers, accountants, financial service providers, insolvency practitioners, insurance brokers, property and construction professionals including architects, engineers, health professionals and planners.
Specialist Barristers within No5’s Real Estate team have expertise across the whole spectrum of commercial and residential matters. The breadth of their experience includes, but is not limited to, contract disputes relating to sale and purchase of land, development and funding of property purchase and land acquisition, landlord and tenant disputes, mortgages and land charges, disputes relating to conveyancing, trespass, nuisance and boundary disputes. Claims for possession including adverse possession, easements and restrictive covenants also fall within their experience.
Our Barristers are instructed by employers, contractors and sub-contractors, Local Government agencies, insurers and professionals and they appreciate the need to provide prompt, detailed and strategically sound advice. They have experience in handling all aspects of domestic and international construction and engineering disputes and are involved at all stages of litigation and in adjudications, arbitration and at Mediation.
No5 Barristers’ Chambers Business & Property barristers receive instructions from a wide range of clients, including:
This breadth ensures our barristers bring a rounded perspective to every case.
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You can contact our clerks by phone or email with details of your case. They will recommend suitable counsel, confirm availability and provide a fee estimate before instruction is confirmed. Yes. Some of our barristers are authorised for public access, meaning individuals and organisations can instruct them directly in appropriate cases. Our clerks can guide you on whether direct access is suitable for your matter. We offer flexible fee structures, including hourly rates and fixed fees, agreed transparently before work begins. Our clerks will provide estimates tailored to your case Yes. Our barristers advise at every stage — from initial case assessment and drafting pleadings to representation at Court or in Mediation In urgent matters, our barristers can review papers and provide initial advice within a matter of days when necessary. Our clerks will discuss availability as soon as you get in touch.
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