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Property And Construction

No5 Barristers’ Chambers
St Philips Chambers

Leading Silks

Mark Anderson KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Leading Juniors

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Christopher Buckingham – St Philips Chambers ‘Christopher is incredibly hard-working, diligent, is happy to get stuck into a case and provides clear, robust and effective advice and paperwork. He is clear and strategically excellent in his advocacy and he gets positive results.’
John Brennan –St Philips Chambers 'John is very clever but nonetheless easy to work with. His trial manner is excellent, both in terms of cross-examination, or when addressing judges. You definitely want him on your side.'
Michelle Caney –St Philips Chambers ‘Michelle is exceptional. Her attention to detail and academic knowledge of the law is second to none. Her ability to make the most complex legal issues appear simple is an immense strength. She is well liked by clients and often requested by name when an issue arises.'
Tom Carter –Ropewalk Chambers 'Tom is exceptional at picking up critical and important issues and thereafter in providing clear, detailed and helpful advice to clients. He is exceptionally thorough in his written work and with regards to advocacy, he is always calm, clear, highly skilled, and has a knack for being able to advance legal arguments to courts which are clear and compelling. His cross-examination skills are also superb.'
Louise Corfield  – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
David Taylor – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘David is simply outstanding on all levels. He is very calm and authoritative in court but very personable and practical in conference. He has no weaknesses.'
Tony Watkin – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
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John Aldis – St Philips Chambers 'John has many strengths, in particular, the quality of his pleadings and advocacy. His ability to react and think on his feet is particularly impressive. John's style of advocacy is calm and measured, and his attention to detail is excellent.'
John Campbell – New Square Chambers 'John is excellent at understanding what a particular case needs and has a very down-to-earth and practical view of what is needed to resolve disputes.'
Omar Ensaff – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Omar is excellent. As an advocate, he has the listener hanging on to his every word and is brilliant at fighting the client’s corner. His drafting skills are also impeccable. He gives sound advice and one can rely on him when dealing with complex high-value disputes.’
Jonathan Gale – St Philips Chambers
Imogen Halstead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Imogen is brilliant at handling complex and difficult situations and helping to bring about pragmatic solutions. She is hugely committed to providing the very best for clients, helping them to understand the situation they are faced with and how resolution can be brought about.'
Matthew Haynes –St Ives Chambers ‘Matthew’s document work is always detailed, well-presented and clear. As for his advocacy, his skeleton arguments are well-presented and he presents them well at trial and it is clear he is held in high esteem by his colleagues and judges.’
Jamie Johnston – 3PB ‘Jamie is very calm and personable.‘
Gavin McLeod –St Philips Chambers ‘Gavin's attention to detail in drafting is unparalleled. He is impressive on his feet, evoking admiration and displaying great skill in advocacy. His knowledge of the law and the eloquence and speed with which he deals with matters arising in court, is a joy to watch.'
David Mitchell – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Anya Newman – St Philips Chambers ‘Anya is clear, considered and concise in her advice. She is also commercial in weighing up the pros and cons of litigation as well as also settlement or mediation.’
Oliver Nunn – 3PB ‘Oliver has the ability to cut decisively to the heart of issues. He is a strong advocate before the court and pragmatic in his advice.’
David Nuttall – St Philips Chambers ‘David is a very capable advocate and has an excellent manner with both lay and solicitor clients. He has a very good grasp of the relevant law and delivers his advice in a concise and well-thought-through manner.'
Emma Williams – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Rising Stars

Eloise Marriott – St Philips Chambers ‘Eloise is thorough and precise, getting to the nub of the issues. Her drafting is also excellent drafting.’
Harry Marriott – St Philips Chambers ‘Harry gives very clear and concise advice and is a rising star. He is a tenacious and capable advocate. His fees are very reasonable given the level and quality of service he provides.'

Property and construction in Regional Bar

No5 Barristers' Chambers


No5 Barristers’ Chambers is widely praised as ‘a good quality set with some excellent barristers‘ at all levels of seniority, with considerable combined expertise spanning the full spectrum of property and construction work. With over 25 years of experience handling property-related work, David Taylor is known for being ‘calm and authoritative in court but personable and practical in conference‘; he has recently acted in a boundary dispute as well as in relation to a claim concerning misrepresentation as to the suitability of a building for use as a hotel. David Mitchell regularly appears in High Court cases, particularly in the BPC in Birmingham. Omar Ensaff is noted for his extensive experience handling construction disputes by way of litigation, arbitration, or adjudication proceedings. His varied practice covers delay claims, defect claims, and claims for variation, among other kinds, and he is praised by clients for ‘articulating argument clearly and with precision and persuasive force‘.

Les références

‘No5 Chambers consistently provides a first-class service. Danny Griffiths is super-efficient, friendly and always approachable despite holding such a senior position.’

‘Danny Griffiths offers excellent service levels.’

‘The clerks at No5 are very responsive, helpful and easy to work with.’

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St Philips Chambers


St Philips Chambers has a long-established reputation as the ‘top set in the Midlands‘ when it comes to property disputes and hosts ‘a number of able barristers‘ with expertise in this field. With broad experience covering boundary disputes as well as claims concerning easements and restrictive covenants, among other areas, Michelle Caney heads the real estate team in chambers. She is noted particularly for her recent involvement in high-profile litigation proceedings concerning claims for possession against persons unknown arising out of protest encampments at various universities. John Aldis’ experience covers boundary disputes as well as adverse possession claims and claims concerning easements. Jonathan Gale recently acted for the claimant in Clapham v Narga, a Leicestershire boundary dispute heard in the Court of Appeal that considered the relationship between adverse possession and overriding interests in registered land where title had been extinguished prior to first registration. John Randall KC retired in April 2025 after 44 years at the Bar, and Anthony Verduyn ceased practising in December 2024 and now exclusively offers mediation services.

Les références

‘Justin Luckman is excellent and is always happy to help.’

‘The clerks are first rate, quick to respond and very organised.’

‘Ross Hands and Tom Kelly are great clerks. They are approachable and responsive.’

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