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No5 Barristers' Chambers

Administrative & Public Law

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No5 Barristers' Chambers

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Administrative & Public Law - The Regions (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

No5 Barristers' Chambers boasts an impressive breadth of public and administrative law expertise, with practitioners acting for and advising claimants and defendants in judicial review challenges. One source praises the set for their "good breadth of knowledge and bench of highly qualified barristers". Members are equally capable acting for individuals, organisations, NHS bodies or police forces, as well as central, local and devolved government. The set leverages its strength in crossover areas including immigration, education, public procurement and healthcare to deliver expert handling of complex claims.

Tony McDaid is the director of clerking, and Abdul Hafeez is the practice director for public law.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are prompt in their responses and often offer readily available solutions.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks at No5 are absolutely fantastic and respond promptly to all enquiries.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Gardner
    David Gardner

    David Gardner

    David Gardner is a strong choice for claimants and defendants seeking representation in judicial reviews across England and Wales. He is a barrister with experience in a wide range of cases, including those involving immigration, asylum, human rights and criminal law issues. Recent mandates include complex age assessment and asylum support.

    • David is an excellent barrister who I will always trust with my client's public law matters.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • David is responsive and approachable, along with combining strong written and oral advocacy skills.

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  • Nabila Mallick
    Nabila Mallick

    Nabila Mallick

    Nabila Mallick has a depth of experience in public law matters before the administrative and appeal courts. She offers particular expertise in challenges to decision-making and policy in the immigration sphere.

    • Nabila has the edge in understanding issues where there is a crossover in employment and public law.

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