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.
Date: 11 Feb 2025
Time: 8:15am
Location: No5 Barristers' Chambers
The Family Group is pleased to present its next Private Law Seminar with a focus on the voice of the child. Ami Bartholomew and Wendy…
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Facts In this important judgment handed down by HHJ Joanna Vincent on the 9th January 2025 at the Family Court in Oxford, the issue of…
Though it’s still early in January, 2025 is already set up to be a busy year for family law, with HMCTS having a number of…
Baldip Singh, instructed by Arti Maini of Duncan Lewis Solicitors, and Susan Todd, instructed by Shazia Saliheen of National Legal Service, successfully represented the father…
Rachael will be taking instructions from the 13th January. Rachael accepts instructions in both public and private children matters. Rachael has always been client focussed….
No5 Barristers’ Chambers are pleased to see Jennifer Moles return from maternity leave. Jennifer will be taking instructions from the 7th January. Jennifer Moles specialises…
Anne Smallwood and Baldip Singh MCIArb CJ Singh spoke at the Birmingham Law Society and Resolution West Midlands Family Law Lecture. An afternoon filled with…
Rebekah Wilson was delighted to attend the launch of the first-ever Network of specialised Lawyers and NGOs assisting victims of violence against women. The Council…
We are excited to announce that Maria Orme has joined the Family group at No5 Barristers’ Chambers. Artis Kakonge, MBA, Deputy Head of the Family…
Both from No5 Barristers’ Chambers Family group will be appointed to the Midlands Circuit. Both Recorders will be appointed by the King, on the advice…
No5 Barristers’ Chambers welcomes 7 new Pupils. We are delighted to welcome 7 new Pupils into Chambers, ready to officially begin pupillage with us next…
A & Ors (Care Proceedings: Inherent Jurisdiction: Order for Return to Austria), Re [2024] EWFC 178 (18 July 2024) https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/HCJ/2024/178.html In this troubling case Rebekah…
No5’s Ami Bartholomew and Philippa Parry-Jones will endeavour to explore the history and contention surrounding the topic of “parental alienation” and will then address the…
Wednesday 6th November 2024 – Can we all just settle down Anne Smallwood will review the recent developments in the law relating to the division…
No5 Barristers’ Chambers is delighted to announce that the following well-established and highly regarded Family Practitioners have decided to join us and to help build…
As part of the ongoing programme ‘The Voice of The Child’ No5 Barristers’ Chambers Family Group will be reconvening on Wednesday 18th September to discuss…