Testimonials
'This "first-rate set" houses an impressive number of barristers with focused expertise ... Instructing solicitors comment that "the set frequently goes beyond what one would expect from chambers generally."'
Recommended (Band 1)
Chambers & Partners 2010
'The "gold standard for media-related work ... a set that furnishes "disciplined professionals who give extraordinarily thorough, speedy and practical advice" ... involved in some of the "most appealing and intricate cases in the field"'
Recommended (Band 1)
Chambers & Partners 2009
'5RB enjoys "fantastic clerking"; a "leading libel set, with one of the biggest ranges of barristers, providing excellent service."'
Recommended (Band 1)
Legal 500 2009
'“Proactive rather than reactive,” 5RB is “without a shadow of a doubt at the forefront of defamation law.” It is “a front runner if you are looking for top-drawer people” and offers barristers with a proven track record in the areas of defamation, confidence, privacy, IP and human rights law as it relates to freedom of expression... A "responsive and thorough" set whose name is synonymous with media and entertainment disputes.'
Recommended (Band 1)
Chambers and Partners 2008
'Solicitors rate top-tier libel set 5RB for its "outstanding leaders, the quality of junior counsel, and excellent clerking".'
Recommended (Band 1)
Legal 500 2008
'I believe two of the most important factors I look for in my dealings with clerks is responsiveness and commerciality in fees. I believe that all the clerks that I have dealt with at 5RB have these two qualities in spades.'
Niri Shan
Partner, Taylor Wessing