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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

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

Family Clerks

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

Clare Radburn

Practice Director, Family

Calum Orme-Browne

Junior Family Clerk

Laura Rottreau

Family Clerk

Georgia Hickey

Family Clerk

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

Paul Sams

Family Clerk (Consultant)

Related News, Resources and Events

Events


No5 Family Group Private Client Breakfast Networking


Date: 11 Feb 2025
Time: 8:15am

Location: No5 Barristers' Chambers

Past Events


The Voice of the Child in Private Law: Reflections on the Current Approach and Potential Changes Ahead

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…

Past Events


Denmark vs England Euro’s 2024

We enjoyed hosting the Denmark vs England Euros game yesterday! We looking forward to more thrilling matches ahead⚽

News


CASE SUMMARY: ST v AR [2025] EWFC 4

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…

News


What Do We Know About The Domestic Abuse Protection Order Pilot Scheme?

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…

News


Baldip Singh successfully represented the father and the mother respectively in a fact-finding hearing

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…

News


No5 Barristers’ Chambers are pleased to see Rachael Price return as a full time tenant.

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….

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No5 Barristers’ Chambers are pleased to see Jennifer Moles return from maternity leave

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…

News


No5 Barristers Chambers Family Group members speak at Birmingham Law Society and Resolution West Midlands Family Law Lecture.

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…

News


No5’s Rebekah Wilson attends the launch of the Council of Europe Network of specialised lawyers and NGOs assisting women victims of violence

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…

News


Maria Orme joins No5’s Family Group

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…

News


Orla Grant and Katie Miller are to be appointed Recorders

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…

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No5 Barristers’ Chambers welcomes 7 new Pupils.

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…

News


A & Ors (Care Proceedings: Inherent Jurisdiction: Order for Return to Austria), Re [2024] EWFC 178 (18 July 2024)

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…

Past Events


Parental Alienating Behaviours: Clearing a path through the controversy

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…

Past Events


Financial Remedy Series

Wednesday 6th November 2024 – Can we all just settle down Anne Smallwood will review the recent developments in the law relating to the division…

News


No5 Family Group welcomes five well-established Practitioners

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…

Past Events


The Voice of the Child in Private Law Part 2: An update on the Pathfinder System and and how it is working

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…

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Clerk Team

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

adamw@no5.com

07780 453079

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

monicah@no5.com

Paul Sams

Family Clerk (Consultant)

pauls@no5.com

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