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Regulatory

"Very thorough in the advice given and nothing has been too much trouble."

Chambers UK 2020

"One of the main sets for regulatory law in the Midlands."

Legal 500 2020

"Excellent strength in depth."

Legal 500 2019

The Regulatory Group at No5 Barristers Chambers is a National leader in many of the various specialisms its experience encompasses. From offices in Birmingham, London and Bristol, our Barristers provide coverage of specialised cases in every Court centre nationwide.

We pride ourselves on not only providing the highest standard of advocacy but also the depth of support that lies behind that.

Members are well equipped to provide advice and assistance in any form needed, from detailed formal advice, to conferences with expert witnesses, to urgent Court assistance and long running multi-handed Trials.

We recognise that Regulatory work covers a broad spectrum and we can offer real expertise in the following areas, whether defending, prosecuting, or advising short of enforcement action.

Why Instruct Our Regulatory Barristers

The Regulatory Group is well known for its expertise in the many specialisms this area of law covers. With well over 20 members including a number of silks the Group contains a number of smaller dedicated teams offering clients specific expertise in any aspect of Regulatory law they require assistance with and at any level. Solicitors and clients choose No5 Barristers Chambers Regulatory Group because we:

  • Provide responsive, efficient turnaround on instructions, supported by dedicated clerks skilled in identifying the right Barrister for each case.
  • Proactively coordinate the listing of case hearings such as Trials, Misconduct Hearings, Inquests and Appeals.
  • Offer Barristers who form a collaborative approach with Instructing Solicitors and Bodies to ensure the best possible result for clients through exceptional advocacy and legal advice.
  • The team receives recognition in the leading directories, including Chambers UK Bar and Legal 500, for our strength in this practice area; “No.5 Chambers are a solid set of chambers. Somehow, the personal touch from the clerks is not lost with their size and they provide an excellent service” (Legal 500 2025)

Who No5 Regulatory Barristers Act For

No5 Barristers’ Chambers Regulatory Group receives instructions from a wide range of clients, including:

  • National, regional and international law firms
  • Local Authorities
  • Professional Regulatory bodies
  • Private companies, from SMEs to multinational corporations
  • In-house legal teams
  • Members of the public and professionals under direct access and licensed access arrangements

      This range ensures our Barristers bring a solid understanding of all parties’ perspectives and methods of operation to every case.

       

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      Our Recent Experience

      No5 Barristers’ Chambers Regulatory Group has been involved in many high profile and precedent-setting cases over recent years, including:

      • Acting in Inquiries such as the Hillsborough and COVID Inquiries.
      • Representing National employers in defending high profile fatal cases.
      • Prosecuting high profile fatal cases on behalf of Regulatory bodies and Local Authorities
      • Advising national bodies on the drafting of new legislation and regulations in misconduct law.

      These examples reflect the depth of the Group’s specialist experience and their ongoing status as ‘go to’ Counsel for many clients on the most serious of cases.

      For details of recent cases, please see our articles section and the Notable Cases section in each Barrister’s CV.

      Recognised Excellence

      The quality of No5 Barristers Chambers Regulatory Group is consistently recognised in leading legal directories including Chambers UK Bar and Legal 500. Members of the team are ranked as leaders in their field for Regulatory law and the Group is described as: ‘Offering a wide range of business and regulatory crime expertise, No5 Barristers’ Chambers is ‘a very strong set’ with members who are well-versed in prosecuting and defending clients in corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, environmental offences, health and safety fatalities, trading standards and food safety cases’ and ‘The ‘professional and well-run set’ at No5 Barristers’ Chambers provides counsel at all stages of the disciplinary and criminal process, with particular skill and expertise in police law’

      Solicitors and clients choose No5 Barristers Chambers Regulatory Group because we:

      • Provide responsive, efficient turnaround on instructions, supported by dedicated clerks skilled in identifying the right Barrister for each case.
      • Proactively coordinate the listing of case hearings such as Trials, Misconduct Hearings, Inquests and Appeals.
      • Offer Barristers who form a collaborative approach with Instructing Solicitors and Bodies to ensure the best possible result for clients through exceptional advocacy and legal advice.
      • The team receives recognition in the leading directories, including Chambers UK Bar and Legal 500, for our strength in this practice area; “No.5 Chambers are a solid set of chambers. Somehow, the personal touch from the clerks is not lost with their size and they provide an excellent service” (Legal 500 2025)

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      Expertise

      Regulatory Barristers

      Michelle Heeley KC - No5 Barristers' Chambers

      Michelle Heeley KC

      Call 2001 | Silk 2017

      Talbir Singh KC

      Call 1997 | Silk 2023

      Rex Tedd KC

      Call 1970 | Silk 1993

      Michael Duck KC

      Call 1988 | Silk 2011

      Adrian Keeling KC

      Call 1990 | Silk 2011

      Mark Heywood KC

      Call 1986 | Silk 2012

      Mark Kelly KC

      Call 1985 | Silk 2021

      Harpreet Sandhu KC

      Call 2005 | Silk 2022

      Philip Rule KC

      Call 2001 | Silk 2023

      Tim Pole

      Call 2001

      Head of Group

      Ian Bridge

      Call 1988

      Adam Farrer

      Call 1992

      Tony Watkin

      Call 1998

      Colin Banham

      Call 1999

      Sharon Bahia

      Call 2000

      Christopher Hopkins

      Christopher Hopkins

      Call 2003

      Deputy Head of Group

      Sarah Allen

      Call 2005

      Simon Hunka

      Call 2007

      Rebecca Chalkley KC

      Call 1999 | Silk 2024

      Regulatory Clerks

      Chris Norman

      Director of Clerking (Bristol)

      Emily Haughton

      Regulatory & Family Junior Clerk

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      Clerk Team

      Emily Haughton

      Regulatory & Family Junior Clerk

      emilyh@no5.com

      Chris Norman

      Director of Clerking (Bristol)

      christophern@no5.com

      07951 148746

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