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: 3 Jul 2025
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Location: No5 Barristers' Chambers
Date: 7 Nov 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4pm
Location: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
No5’s Chris McWatters, Nisha Bambhra and Femi Ogunlende will consider the legal principles in costs applications in private law proceedings. They will discuss how those…
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…
No5 Family group invites you to join them for their first Breakfast Networking Event for 2025. Taking place in celebration of St Valentine’s Day on…
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…