Company
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Midlands (Bar)
Band 1
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0845 210 5555Chambers Review
No5 Barristers' Chambers remains a go-to set for instructing solicitors seeking counsel for high-value and complex company law matters. Barristers at the set act in a range of shareholder disputes, and are often instructed in international matters. A notable work highlight for the set is the matter of AB Produce Trading Limited; AB Farms Limited; Bridgen Investments Limited, which involves representing an MP on three linked unfair prejudice petitions. Members of No5 are also well versed in advisory work, such as drafting share sale agreements, company resolutions and more. Home to both experienced silks and notable juniors, No5 offers expertise at all levels and is able to assist individuals, companies and partnerships with everything from everyday corporate matters to multiparty disputes.
Danny Griffiths is the director of clerking in Birmingham.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking is excellent. They are always willing to help and they will go that extra mile."
"The clerking sets them apart as they are very responsive."
"The clerking is excellent. They are always willing to help and they will go that extra mile."
"The clerking sets them apart as they are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Heylin has notable experience advising on a wide range of company law matters, including on unfair prejudice petitions, derivative claims and claims against directors for breaches of duty. Additionally, he boasts expertise on commercial and insolvency litigation, and is able to advise on a variety of complex offshore matters across different jurisdictions.
"Alexander specialises in insolvency and shareholder disputes in addition to being a very good communicator."
"Alexander is a well-respected junior."
Mark Anderson KC is a heavyweight chancery and commercial silk with an established company law practice. He specialises in the resolution of complex disputes for blue-chip clients around the UK. He is adept at tackling shareholder and directorial contentions for a prestigious clientele.
"Mark gets directly to the heart of the issue. He is so intelligent, grapples with the toughest issues and gets to the heart of them very succinctly and clearly. He is a force to be reckoned with."
"Mark is very easy to work with, technically sophisticated and is very responsive and a great team player."
"Mark is brilliant for us."
Mohammed Zaman KC maintains a diverse and international practice. He is regularly instructed to advise on high-value commercial disputes, including those with an element of partnership or property law. He is an expert in shareholder disputes.
"Mohammed is always prepared to roll his sleeves up and immerse himself in the detail whilst also being an excellent strategist. He is a powerful cross-examiner."
"Mohammed is good in front of clients, an excellent strategist and works phenomenally hard."