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No5 Barristers' Chambers

Professional Discipline

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No5 Barristers' Chambers

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About

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No5 Barristers’ Chambers brings together an extensive team of practitioners in this area.

Chambers has unparalleled experience in representing police officers from the Metropolitan Police to Constabularies up and down the country our reputation for strong but sensible representation has been grown with care.

We also have substantial experience in assisting members of all professions, including solicitors, medical professionals, teachers and accountants. We understand that no case is too small if professional reputation is at risk. We represent professionals in the magistrates’ court as a matter of course and provide elite representation up to the highest level when allegations such as fraud, manslaughter, and misconduct in public office are made.

We provide advice and representation at every stage of proceedings including:

    • Initial advice at the onset of any potential investigation.
    • Representing clients at Inquests arising from fatalities where they will be an IP.
    • Representation at misconduct hearings, from preliminary hearings, through to full hearings and appeals tribunals.
    • Representation of clients across the spectrum of Court hearings, from first appearance at Magistrates Courts to Trials and mitigation in the Crown Court to Appeals.

Members receive instructions from a wide range of clients including:

    • National, regional and international law firms.
    • Police Federations.
    • Unions and other Member Bodies.
    • Local Authorities.
    • In-house legal teams.

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Professional Discipline - The Regions (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

No5 Barristers' Chambers offers a solid practice in disciplinary work. Cases handled by the barristers typically concern police misconduct proceedings. Teaching regulation is an additional strength. One source says: "There is a barrister for every conceivable client."

Tony McDaid is the director of clerking and CEO.

Strengths

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  • The clerking at No5 is first class. The service received from them is unrivalled.

    Professional Discipline respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Adrian Keeling
    Band 2Adrian Keeling

    Adrian Keeling

    Adrian Keeling KC is joint head of chambers alongside his highly reputable regulatory and criminal practice. He is regularly sought after to prosecute and defend police officers and inspectors, often in matters of a high-profile nature.

    • Adrian is experienced, extremely knowledgeable and a master of his craft. His advocacy is a joy to watch. He is a master tactician with a keen eye for cutting through the noise of a case.

      Professional Discipline respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Lucy Coulson
    Band 2Lucy Coulson

    Lucy Coulson

    Lucy Coulson is a well-regarded junior barrister who specialises in misconduct proceedings. She regularly acts before the Teaching Regulation Agency, dealing with safeguarding, malpractice and misadministration matters.

    • Lucy is razor sharp and very strong analytically. She is easy to work with and persuasive. She is effectively gentle in front of a panel.

      Professional Discipline respondentUK Bar
    • Lucy is a very safe pair of hands and a no-nonsense advocate who approaches cases compassionately.

      Professional Discipline respondentUK Bar

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