When I began my journey at the Bar, I was driven by a simple but resolute intention: to practise law with purpose. I wanted to…
We are looking forward to attending this evening’s Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards. We are proud to have five nominations across two categories this year….
The decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd [2026] EAT 12 provides a significant restatement of the correct approach…
Afiya Amesu of our Employment Group successfully defended a claim for Unfair Dismissal, Disability Discrimination and Age Discrimination for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust….
No5 Barristers’ Chambers is delighted to announce that five of its members have been shortlisted for awards at next year’s Society Legal Awards. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟…
Afiya Amesu of our Employment Group here at No5 Barristers’ Chambers hosted the Empowered to Lead Conference 2025 at Manchester Central, with EY, the North…
We at No5 Barristers’ Chambers are incredibly proud to celebrate Afiya’s remarkable achievement in receiving the Legal Excellence Luminary Award at the Potential Unlocked Awards….
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….
My Journey to the Bar: A Reflection for Black History Month I was fortunate to grow up seeing my mum practise as a criminal barrister…
Recently, Melanie Mills, Afiya Amesu and Elliott Clifton- Thompson of the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Groups have delivered training sessions covering the latest developments…
Last month, Andrew Rhodes and Afiya Amesu of our Employment Group provided a training session regarding Positive Action v Positive Discrimination to West Midlands Police…
No5 would like to congratulate Afiya Amesu on winning the ‘Junior Legal Professional of the Year Award’ at Birmingham Black Lawyers Ball on Saturday! William…
No5 Barristers’ Chambers are proud to support the 10,000 Black Interns initiative, which offers university students and graduates of Black heritage an opportunity to gain…
Afiya Amesu of our Employment and Personal Injury groups has been nominated for Birmingham Black Lawyers Junior Legal Professional of the Year Award. Afiya has…
Recently, BBC News reported the tragic and untimely death of a 31-year-old pregnant Black woman at Liverpool Women’s Hospital1. The incident occurred in March 2023…