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Personal Injury

"Steve's application of case facts to the relevant law is exceptional. He is very personable and puts clients at ease. He presents cases in a straightforward manner which is often appreciated by the judiciary."

Legal 500 2025

"Steven is very down to earth and always available to discuss technical issues."

Chambers UK 2025

"The wide variety of expertise and skill available at varying degrees of seniority is unmatched by any other chambers in the country."

Chambers UK 2021

"The chambers is reliable and offers a high-level experience and knowledge. It is committed to providing an excellent level of service."

Legal 500 2025

"No5 Barristers’ Chambers is a go-to set for personal injury and clinical negligence in the Midlands. The depth of counsel is exceptional, and they are led by the very best."

Legal 500 2025

"The clerks are always willing to go the extra mile to assist when something urgent comes up."

Chambers UK 2019

"No5 Barristers Chambers is 'a very strong set', housing two separate groups for clinical negligence and personal injury matters with over 70 barristers across the teams."

Legal 500 2019

No5’s Personal Injury Group has over 60 members, including multiple KC’s who are supported by two dedicated clerking teams managing multi-track, intermediate track and fast-track work.

The group prides itself on its strength in depth and comprises experienced counsel, many of whom are consistently rated by the legal directories. With a strong focus on client care, the group consistently delivers high levels of service to both claimant and defendant clients.

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Expertise

Personal Injury Barristers

Henry Pitchers KC

Call 1996 | Silk 2020

Head of Group

John Coughlan KC

Call 1999 | Silk 2021

Paul Bleasdale KC

Call 1978 | Silk 2001

Chris Bright KC

Call 1985 | Silk 2009

Jonathan Jones KC

Call 1994 | Silk 2013

David Tyack KC

Call 1994 | Silk 2021

Roger Giles

Call 1976

Neil Thompson

Call 1982

Richard Moat

Call 1985

Peter Dean

Call 1987

Mark Radburn

Call 1991

Adam Farrer

Call 1992

Nick Xydias

Call 1992

Robert Smallwood

Call 1994

Deputy Head of Group

James Stoll

Call 1994

Emma Hogan

Call 1996

Richard Adams

Call 1999

Charles Crow

Call 1999

Jamie Gamble

Call 1999

Steven Fisher

Call 2000

Paul Evans

Call 2001

Esther Gamble

Call 2001

Denise Owen

Call 2003

Mamta Gupta

Call 2004

James Leslie

Call 2004

Richard Cooke

Richard Cooke

Call 2005

Katie Feeney

Call 2005

Gemma Roberts

Call 2006

Richard Oakes

Call 2007

Steven Smith

Call 2011

Lucy Coulson

Call 2013

Jodie Kembery

Call 2013

Ruth Costello

Call 2016

Grace Gwynne

Call 2017

Oliver May

Call 2018

Afiya Amesu

Call 2022

Melanie Mills

Call 2022

Personal Injury Clerks

William Theaker

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

Pete Mottram

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

Matthew Reeves

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Clerk

Tracey Witherford

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Clerk

Morgan Smith

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Clerk

Ed Milburn

Personal Injury (Fast-Track) Team Leader

Tyrese Henderson-Mfubisha

Personal Injury Clerk

Related News, Resources and Events

Past Events


Serious Injury and Clinical Negligence Quantum Day

We are delighted to invite you to our Serious Injury and Clinical Negligence Seminar, chaired by Henry Pitchers KC and John Coughlan KC. This seminar…

Past Events


Pupillage Open Evening – London

Thank you to all those who attended our Pupillage Open Evening at our London office. It was lovely to meet and talk with so many…

Past Events


Pupillage Open Evenings

Are you considering a career at the bar and interested in applying for a pupillage at No5 Chambers? We’re delighted to announce two exciting pupillage…

News


Congratulations to Mamta Gupta, Francesca Martin, and Jodie Kembery on their recent appointments as Legally Qualified Chairs for the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS).

Their expertise and commitment to justice will undoubtedly serve the MPTS well, upholding the highest standards of professional conduct within the medical profession. Across the…

Past Events


Serious Injury and Clinical Negligence Quantum Day

We are delighted to invite you to our Serious Injury and Clinical Negligence Seminar, chaired by Henry Pitchers KC and John Coughlan KC. This seminar…

News


PMC v A Local Health Board – Court of Appeal Interim Update

Whilst not quite the definitive answer that had been so eagerly awaited following Nicklin J’s recent Judgment in PMC, the Court of Appeal has issued…

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Marc Forrest-Thomas and Pete Mottram have been promoted to the role of Practice Director

No5 Barristers’ Chambers is delighted to announce that Marc Forrest-Thomas of the Planning and Environment Group and Pete Mottram of the PI/Clinical Negligence Group have…

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Henry Pitchers KC and Steven Fisher recently secured High Court approval

Henry Pitchers KC and Steven Fisher recently secured High Court approval of a lump sum settlement totalling £5.65m for a young Claimant who suffered life…

News


Anonymity Orders in the Wake of PMC v A Local Health Board [2024] EWHC 2969 (KB)

Whilst anonymity orders have long been considered to be something of a routine and default order in personal injury and clinical negligence claims brought by…

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Malcolm Duthie: Succeeds in High Court

Malcolm Duthie recently represented Mr Steve Perez, the Claimant [C] at trial at the High Court in London, before Mr Charles Bagot KC, sitting as…

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Afiya Amesu shortlisted for ‘Legal Excellence Luminary Award’ at the Potential Unlocked Awards 2025

No5 Barristers’ Chambers are pleased to announce that Afiya Amesu has been shortlisted for the ‘Legal Excellence Luminary Award’ at the Potential Unlocked Awards 2025….

Past Events


Pupillage Open Evening – London

Thank you to all those who attended our Pupillage Open Evening at our London office. It was lovely to meet and talk with so many…

News


Louisa Sherlock has represented an osteopath throughout this week in regulatory proceedings

Louisa Sherlock has represented an osteopath throughout this week in regulatory proceedings. It was alleged that he touched a patient’s pubic symphysis without consent and…

Past Events


Pupillage Open Evenings

Are you considering a career at the bar and interested in applying for a pupillage at No5 Chambers? We’re delighted to announce two exciting pupillage…

News


Richard Grimshaw appointed as a Circuit Judge

Chambers are pleased to announce that Richard Grimshaw has been appointed by His Majesty the King to the office of Circuit Judge following a competitive…

News


Reiss Palmer welcome to Chambers!

We are delighted to announce that Reiss Palmer (2019) has joined No5 Barristers’ Chambers, having successfully completed a civil pupillage in September 2024 at a…

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S.57: The Sting That Defendants Forget

It was entirely without irony that the Defendant in Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd & Anor (Re Wasted Costs) [2024] EWHC 2415 (KB)…

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Henry Pitchers KC and Richard Grimshaw settle high value cerebral palsy claim

Henry Pitchers KC and Richard Grimshaw, instructed by Jodi Newton and Elline Demetriou of Osbornes Law, have recently settled and had approved a very substantial case arising…

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Clerk Team

William Theaker

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

williamt@no5.com

07494 070989

Pete Mottram

Practice Director, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

peterm@no5.com

Matthew Reeves

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Clerk

matthewr@no5.com

Tracey Witherford

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Clerk

traceyw@no5.com

Morgan Smith

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (Multi Track) Clerk

morgans@no5.com

Ed Milburn

Personal Injury (Fast-Track) Team Leader

edmundm@no5.com

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