Professional Disciplinary Law

Leading Silks

Michelle Heeley KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Adrian Keeling KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Adrian is tactically astute with faultless judgement. He is genuine and sincere- clients love him. Adrian is also an outstanding advocate, it is a joy to watch him in the courtroom. He is unflappable.'

Leading Juniors

Sharon Bahia – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Colin Banham – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Colin is pre-eminent in the field of police discipline, operating as he does on the defence side. He has a real depth of knowledge in the field, which enables him to speak with authority to police officers, but also on their level, engendering real confidence in his knowledge and abilities. Colin is fantastic to work with, always quickly available and immensely helpful.'

Lucy Coulson – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Lucy is an excellent advocate in disciplinary matters. She combines rigorous and perceptive analysis with a clear, calm, non-confrontational approach in the hearing room which ensures that the regulator’s case is advanced ethically, efficiently and effectively. She is one of the best.'

Jonathan Storey – Cornwall Street Barristers ‘Jonathan is very experienced in this field with a very good knowledge of the applicable authorities and principles. He is very much a go-to barrister, particularly in the context of the representation of education professionals. His style of advocacy is very effective and he is very fair and measured in his approach. He also takes an extremely client-focused approach.’

Professional disciplinary law in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

No5 Barristers' Chambers

No5 Barristers’ Chambers continues to play host to a strong group of professional disciplinary barristers. Widely praised as ‘pre-eminent in the field of police discipline’, Colin Banham has been instructed by the Police Federation of England and Wales for over twenty years to represent officers. Head of chambers Adrian Keeling KC is also experienced in police discipline cases - he is ‘extremely collaborative with a fine eye for detail’. ‘Excellent advocate’ Lucy Coulson is well-known for handling misconduct proceedings before the Teaching Regulation Agency.

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‘They are a large set with good facilities and a great clerk in Chris Norman, who is always helpful and has a deep understanding of how the police discipline work operates on the defence side, not least in terms of funding.’

‘A good set with good availability of alternative counsel.’

‘The clerks offer a fantastic service; nothing is too much trouble and they provide excellent cover.’

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