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No5 Barristers' Chambers

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No5 Barristers’ Chambers Company & Partnership team provide advice and assistance in relation to dissolution disputes between partners and quasi-partners, recovery of assets from defaulting and departing directors and share sale disputes. Our members act for and against companies ranging from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies. These matters often involve reacting quickly to urgent matters and our specialist barristers practicing in this area of law are ready to respond within tight deadlines wherever possible.

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What the Team is Known For

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 is acting for the defendant John Crocker in the Donna Powell v John Crocker case, involving a claim relating to a declaration of the validity of a shareholders’ agreement. 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. A source highlights that the set is "always willing to assist and be proactive in seeking the right level of experience".

Danny Griffiths is the director of clerking in Birmingham.

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  • Danny Griffiths is excellent. He's a real standout.

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  • Danny Griffiths is very good at dealing with my problems whenever they arise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Heylin
    Alexander Heylin

    Alexander Heylin

    Alexander Heylin has notable experience advising on a wide range of company law matters, including unfair prejudice petitions, derivative claims and claims against directors for breaches of duty. Additionally, he boasts expertise in commercial and insolvency litigation, and is able to advise on a variety of complex offshore matters across different jurisdictions.

    • Alexander Heylin is an exceptionally hard-working and clever guy. He is an effective communicator.

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  • Mark Anderson
    Mark Anderson

    Mark Anderson

    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.

    • The client has been consistently impressed with Mark and always describes him as being calm externally but with a mind that is working furiously behind the scenes.

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    • Mark Anderson has a very nice manner about him and can simplify things very clearly.

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    • Mark is very good at knowing which types of arguments will go down well with a judge. He makes good predictions and is calm, methodical and persuasive.

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  • Mohammed Zaman
    Mohammed Zaman

    Mohammed Zaman

    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 very determined and commands the courtroom with his advocacy. He's not afraid to roll up his sleeves and deal with large cases. He has a lot of respect from clients.

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    • On the advocacy side, Mohammed is a phenomenal cross-examiner. Because he is very thorough in his preparation, he always knows where he is going.

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    • Mohammed Zaman is well known as being a very good advocate, an excellent cross-examiner and a very good tactician.

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