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Leading Silks

Peter Goatley KCNo5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Peter is calm and measured under pressure and carefully analyses and strategizes. he thrives when put to the test by an opponent, judge or difficult witness. Nothing escapes him. He is a canny and eloquent advocate as well as a personable and effective team leader.’
Richard Kimblin KCNo5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Richard is one of the best barristers in a very technical and competitive sector. He is able to take very complex legal and technical matters and distil them for a lay client. His advocacy is brilliant, sharp, concise but all the time being very calm - it can be devastating for an opponent.'
Christopher Young KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Christopher is without doubt one of top planning KCs in the country. He is the consummate advocate as well as a fantastic team player that is always working to bring the best out of the whole team. It is always a pleasure working with Christopher.’

Leading Juniors

Satnam ChoonghNo5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Satnam is to be commended for the respect he has for the people he advises. He is honest in his views, direct and open. He takes care to consider the client's views and offers if necessary an alternative approach. He presents his case clearly with adequate references to planning law and current policies.'
Howard Leithead – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Howard gets to the nub of issues in a clear and concise manner. His explanation to and communication with the client is excellent. He listens whilst offering appropriate challenge to ensure the client is well and robustly represented. His advocacy is calm, authoritative, and persuasive.'

Rising Stars

Sioned DaviesNo5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Sioned is meticulous in her preparation and has an excellent presentation style. Her written opinions are also of the highest quality. She is a very bright junior with a finger on the pulse of the latest legal and commercially relevant developments.’

Planning in Regional Bar

No5 Barristers' Chambers


No5 Barristers’ Chambers has a strong reputation as a ‘great set with broad and deep expertise’ in planning law. ‘Strategic thinkerChristopher Young KC works exclusively in town and country planning, highways, and compulsory purchase law. Sioned Davies acts for developers, local planning authorities, and public authorities, regularly handling cases concerning residential, commercial, and renewable energy developments. She recently appeared in judicial review case Bentley Pauncefoot Parish Council v Redditch BC, concerning a hybrid application for 2,560 dwellings as well as retail floorspace and health and community facilities, challenged on the grounds that the committee did not have all the necessary information on the matter to reach a lawful conclusion and the decision did not require developers to contribute to educational transport.

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‘A strong clerking team. Andy Bisbey is excellent.’

‘Andrew Bisbey stands out for excellent client care. He is always helpful, available and has a genuine interest in making things better.  He is one of the best clerks in the planning sector at the moment – top of his game.’

‘The clerks are always very courteous and easy to talk to, and respond in a timely manner.’

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Kings Chambers


With ‘good strength in depth’ barristers at Kings Chambers remain highly active on a wide range of planning matters in the Midlands region. Gary Grant has recently been instructed in relation to large-scale planning proposals in city centres, including for tall buildings. Sarah Clover is regularly instructed by private developers and local authorities on all aspects of planning development and enforcement. She has notable expertise in ‘agent of change’ cases and in cases dealing with issues at the intersection of planning and licensing law.

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‘Mark Ronson and Gary Smith are fabulous clerks; very knowledgeable, calm, cheerful, and proactive. They are everything one would want, absolutely excellent.’

‘A set with good strength in depth in planning, well clerked by Gary Smith.’

‘The availability and flexibility of counsel is really good.’

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