Iain Christie appointed Secretary to the Civil Mediation Council
5RB’s Iain Christie has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Civil Mediation Council. The Civil Mediation Council is the recognised authority in the country for all matters related to civil, commercial, workplace and… Read More »
5RB at Leeds medical law conference
5RB’s Mark Warby QC and Jacob Dean are guest speakers at a conference organised by Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA), at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, on 21 June 2013. AvMA is the charity for patient safety and… Read More »
5RB silks at 2013 Oxford International Media Moot
For the second year, 3 QCs from 5RB were among the judges at Oxford University’s Price International Media Law Moot Court. Joint Heads of Chambers Desmond Browne QC and Mark Warby QC were joined by former… Read More »
Justin Rushbrooke and Matthew Nicklin take silk
5RB is delighted to announce that both Justin Rushbrooke and Matthew Nicklin joined the ranks of Queen’s Counsel at today’s ceremony at Westminster Hall where they have declared their readiness to serve Her Majesty and… Read More »
5RB Barrister in The Lawyer’s Hot 100
5RB is pleased to announce that Victoria Jolliffe has been named in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2013. The Lawyer said: “5RB barrister Victoria Jolliffe is fast gaining a reputation as a go-to counsel on expanding… Read More »
Christina Michalos to address symposium
Christina Michalos has been invited to address the Law Commission Symposium on the law of contempt taking place on 16th January 2013. This is a half day symposium in conjunction with the Law Commission’s consultation paper on… Read More »
Anna Coppola joins Singapore law firm
Anna Coppola has today joined the Singapore law firm Oon & Bazul LLP as an employed barrister advising on English law. From the firm she will assisst clients in Asia and elsewhere in its speciality… Read More »
‘Powerhouse’ 5RB praised for strength in depth
5RB has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers & Partners 2013 for Defamation and Privacy with individual barristers recommended in Sports and Media and Entertainment Chambers & Partners have listed 5RB as Band 1… Read More »
5RB Sponsors National Pro Bono Centre
5RB is proud to have become a Bronze Sponsor of the National Pro Bono Centre, located in Chancery Lane, after donating funds towards the Centre’s continuing work and development. Joint Head of Chambers Mark Warby… Read More »
David Sherborne Defamation/Privacy Junior of the Year
David Sherborne has won the Privacy/Defamation Junior of the Year at the 2012 Chambers and Partners awards. The award, announced at the annual ceremony at the Park Lane Hilton on 25 October 2012 recognises David… Read More »
Just weeks away…
Have you registered? Conference5RB is just weeks away and limited places remain for this year’s event on 27 September, 2012 at King’s Place, London. Co-chaired by our Heads of Chambers, Desmond Browne QC and Mark… Read More »
5RB: arrivals and departure
5RB today announces that it has recruited Chloe Strong and Felicity McMahon from pupillage, the departure of Gordon Bishop after 44 years of practice and the redesignation of Patrick McCafferty and Professor Tony Smith as… Read More »
5RB practice management changes
5RB has undergone significant practice management changes in Spring 2012. After twenty-three years John Sizer left the 5RB practice management team on 30 April 2012. All members of 5RB and its clerking team would like… Read More »
Leveson Inquiry
In response to a number of requests about availability of counsel involved in the Leveson Inquiry, we can confirm that whilst David Sherborne remains as counsel for the Core Participant Victims, and Christina Michalos as… Read More »