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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

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

Paul Sams

Practice Manager, Family

Related News, Resources and Events

Events


Private Children Law Seminar 2025 – Changes and challenges in Private Children Law (Sold Out)


Date: 3 Jul 2025
Time: 9am - 4:30pm

Location: No5 Barristers' Chambers

Events


Children’s Public Law Annual Seminar


Date: 7 Nov 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4pm

Location: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club

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


Heather Popley nominated for Barrister of the Year at Leicestershire Law Society Awards

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…

News


Court of Appeal

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…

News


Judicial Caution or Judicial Paralysis? The Reluctance to Apply K v K

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…

News


Five from No5 in the Court of Appeal

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…

Past Events


Costs in Children’s Private Law Proceedings

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…

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…

Past Events


No5 Family Group Private Client Breakfast Networking

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…

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….

News


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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Clerk Team

Adam Wadley

Practice Director, Family

adamw@no5.com

07780 453079

Monica Hussain

Family Clerk and Admin Assistant

monicah@no5.com

Paul Sams

Practice Manager, Family

pauls@no5.com

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