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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

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

Family Clerks

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

Clare Radburn

Practice Director, Family, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury

Laura Rottreau

Family Clerk

Georgia Hickey

Family Clerk

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

Sophie Wright

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

Gugandeep Kooner

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

Paul Sams

Family Clerk (Consultant)

Related News, Resources and Events

Events


Public Law Children’s Seminar


Date: 8 Nov 2024
Time: 10am

Location: Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park

Events


Parental Alienating Behaviours: Clearing a path through the controversy


Date: 27 Nov 2024
Time: 5pm - 7:30pm

Location: No5 Barristers' Chambers

News, Events


Financial Remedy Series


Date: 1 Oct 2024 - 4 Dec 2024
Time: 5pm - 6:30pm

Location: No5 Barristers' Chambers

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…

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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…

News


Opinion Piece: The Art of the Possible in Family Justice

Baldip Singh Aulak, provides an opinion piece on ‘The Art of the Possible in Family Justice’ Read more: https://www.no5.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Opinion-Piece.pdf

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


Ricky Seal joins the most recent episode of the Family Law Uncovered podcast

Ricky Seal recently joined an episode of the Family Law Uncovered podcast to discuss private children law issues. The podcast was hosted by Jill Roberts,…

News


Baldip Singh Aulak appears on BBC Radio London to discuss the Sikh Court

Earlier this week, No5’s Baldip Singh Aulak appeared on BBC Radio London to discuss The Sikh Court and its dedication to supporting the community and…

News


No5’s Family Group continue to sit on the YRes West Midlands Committee

In March 2024, Ricky Seal stepped down from the YRes West Midlands Committee after over five years. During that time he served as one of…

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Judgement given in case of A& Ors Case Proceedings: 1996 Hague Convention: Habitual Residence), Re[2024] EWFC 110

Rebekah Wilson acted for a father of 4 boys who he brought to the UK on a dinghy having fled Syria via Austria. The fact…

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Family Group’s Breakfast Networking Event

Thank you to all those who attended the first No5 Family Group Breakfast Networking event in our new Birmingham Office, 103 Colmore Row. We hope…

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…

News


Anna Rohan secures findings of ‘Conduct’ and persuades Judge to draw ‘Adverse Inferences’ in Matrimonial Finance Final Hearing

In a recent case, in which Anna Rohan appeared for the Applicant Wife at a Final Hearing, the Wife accused the Husband of failing to disclose his assets,…

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Rebekah Wilson appeared for a respondent mother accused of inflicting fractures and bruising to her baby

In the recently published case of London Borough Of Haringey V A and Others 2023 EWFC 301, 12th December 2023, Rebekah Wilson appeared for a…

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Rhianna Manani has been nominated for Barrister of the Year Award

No5’s Rhianna Manani has been nominated for Barrister of the Year Award at this year’s Leicestershire Law Society Awards Ceremony. Head of No5’s Family Group,…

News


Private Children Family Law Seminar at the Malmaison Birmingham yesterday.

No5 Family Group would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Private Children Seminar at Malmaison, Birmingham on 14th March 2024. Talks were provided…

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Clerk Team

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

adamw@no5.com

07780 453079

Clare Radburn

Practice Director, Family, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury

clarer@no5.com

07809 407950

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

monicah@no5.com

Sophie Wright

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

sophiew@no5.com

Gugandeep Kooner

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

gugandeepk@no5.com

Paul Sams

Family Clerk (Consultant)

pauls@no5.com

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