No5 Barristers' Chambers - Excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
Background

Clinical Negligence

"Very knowledgeable, approachable and client-focused members."

Legal 500 2021

"The barristers are approachable and they will go the extra mile. They are extremely responsive and they are always looking to engage and seek feedback on how their service could be improved."

Chambers UK 2020

"A 'go-to set' with 'a huge selection of specialists'. The set is most notable for claimant work, however a number of members of chambers also have defendant practices as well."

Legal 500 2020

"I have always found No5 Chambers very easy to work with. I always receive a timely response to e-mails and instructions. Communication is clear and I never have a problem reaching the relevant barrister."

Chambers UK 2019

"The clerking is well organised and helpful - the Chambers compares very well and is my go-to set for clinical negligence."

Chambers UK 2019

"No5 Barristers Chambers is 'a very strong set', housing two separate groups for clinical negligence and personal injury matters with over 70 barristers across the teams."

Legal 500 2019

"A 'heavyweight' outfit which dominates the Midlands clinical negligence sector. The set boasts a bench of silks and juniors who offer expertise across the full range of clinical negligence cases."

Chambers UK 2018

The Clinical Negligence group at No5 Barristers’ Chambers has an outstanding reputation and is widely recognised as one of the leading sets. The group enjoys a nationwide reputation with its members undertaking work throughout England and Wales.

There are over 40 specialist Counsel, some also qualified in medicine, who are members of the group. The members of the group have been responsible for some of the most important and substantial cases dealt with in this field in the United Kingdom, including claims involving brain and spinal injuries and other catastrophic medical injuries, multi-party claims involving clinical negligence or arising from the use of medical products and equipment, human rights, mental health issues and medical ethics.

The work of the group is on behalf of a very wide range of clients, including private individuals, NHS Trusts, medical defence organisations and private medical and related institutions.

The group and clerking team are knowledgeable, approachable and client-focused, which has led to the group winning the Chambers and Partners award for Clinical Negligence Group of the Year in December 2023. The award demonstrates the teamwork involved and the growth of the group over several years.

Get in touch

For more information:


Expertise

Clinical Negligence Barristers

John Coughlan KC

Call 1999 | Silk 2021

Head of Group

Paul Bleasdale KC

Call 1978 | Silk 2001

Chris Bright KC

Call 1985 | Silk 2009

Jonathan Jones KC

Call 1994 | Silk 2013

Henry Pitchers KC

Call 1996 | Silk 2020

David Tyack KC

Call 1994 | Silk 2021

Richard Moat

Call 1985

Peter Dean

Call 1987

Mark Radburn

Call 1991

Richard Adams

Call 1999

Jamie Gamble

Call 1999

Esther Gamble

Call 2001

Mamta Gupta

Call 2004

James Leslie

Call 2004

Gemma Roberts

Call 2006

Deputy Head of Group

Lucy Coulson

Call 2013

Jodie Kembery

Call 2013

Ruth Costello

Call 2016

Reiss Palmer

Call 2019

Afiya Amesu

Call 2022

John Harper

Call 2022

Melanie Mills

Call 2022

Lucie Penn - No5 Barristers' Chambers

Lucie Penn

Call 2023

Chris Bright KC

Call 1985 | Silk 2009

Mamta Gupta

Call 2004

Clinical Negligence Clerks

William Theaker

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

Pete Mottram

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

Matthew Reeves

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Practice Manager

Tracey Witherford

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Practice Manager

Chelsea Miller

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Junior Clerk

Ana Yee-Gouveia

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Junior Clerk

Related News, Resources and Events

No5 Barrister’s Chambers Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Quantum Day

Events


No5 Barrister’s Chambers Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Quantum Day


Date: 10 Jun 2026 - Time: 9am - 5pm BST

Location: No5 Barristers Chambers

No5 Barristers’ Chambers Announces New Practice Managers for PI/CN Team

News


No5 Barristers’ Chambers Announces New Practice Managers for PI/CN Team

We are delighted to share some fantastic news regarding recent promotions across our clerking teams. Following a period of sustained growth and development for the…

News


Day 5 of introducing our No5 Pupil Barristers – Matthew Sherwood

The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Group are delighted to share that Matthew Sherwood is undertaking his pupillage under the supervision of Steve Fisher and…

View all Clinical Negligence related news

Clinical Negligence Podcasts

Featured podcast

Clinical Negligence Vlog – What next for Secondary Victims of Clinical Negligence?

WATCH RECORDING In this vlog Rebecca Livesey discusses an ongoing case of Esther Gamble’s with her. Permission to appeal has been given in Esther’s case;…

Listen now
Featured podcast

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Vlog – Episode 5 – Ogden 8: the Woolworths effect?

LISTEN TO PODCAST No5 Barristers Richard Moat, Karl Hirst, John Coughlan and Gemma Roberts discuss the changes brought in by the latest version of the…

Listen now
Featured podcast

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Vlog – Episode 3 – Can a claimant film a medico-legal examination?

WATCH RECORDING Teresa Hargreaves and Gareth Compton discuss two recent conflicting decisions as to whether a Claimant ought to be permitted covertly or overtly, to…

Listen now
View all Clinical Negligence Podcasts Follow on Apple Follow on Spotify

Clerk Team

William Theaker

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

williamt@no5.com

07494 070989

Pete Mottram

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

peterm@no5.com

Matthew Reeves

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Practice Manager

matthewr@no5.com

Tracey Witherford

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Practice Manager

traceyw@no5.com

Chelsea Miller

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Junior Clerk

info@no5.com

Ana Yee-Gouveia

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Junior Clerk

info@no5.com

Portfolio Builder

Select the expertise that you would like to download or add to the portfolio

    Download    Add to portfolio   
    Portfolio
    TitleTypeCVEmail

    Remove All

    Download


    Click here to share this shortlist.
    (It will expire after 30 days.)