“A friendly yet business minded approach make working with 5 Pump Court an ease and a pleasure”
Expert barristers
Skilled and experienced in our specialist practice areas, we are trusted by clients to advise and represent them.
A personal touch
Our barristers are personable, easy to work with, and will demystify the legal process.
Tailored approach
We don’t believe that one size fits all. We tailor our approach to your needs, not the other way around.
Services
How can we help?
Civil
We act for businesses and individuals in a wide range of civil cases, with a particular focus on property, business and personal injury cases
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Family
We represent families in cases relating to children (private and public law) and finances following relationship breakdown
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Criminal
We prosecute and defend in Crown Courts, Magistrates Courts and advise on appeals to the Court of Appeal
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Direct Access
Direct access allows clients to choose and engage a barrister directly, without the need for a solicitor, to advise on their case or represent them in court
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Mediation / ADR
As well as traditional court proceedings, we can advise and represent you in mediation, arbitration and adjudication hearings. We also act as mediators and arbitrators
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Careers
We welcome applications for tenancy, pupillage and mini pupillage and provide a welcoming and flexible work environment for ambitious barristers
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Meet our expert barristers
Our barristers are experts in their field, trusted to provide high quality advice and representation.
They are also relationship builders, working with professional and lay clients to obtain the very best outcomes for those who instruct us.
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Our latest articles
C, D and E (Care Proceedings (Adequacy of Reasons) [2023] EWCA Civ 334
Twice in recent months, Kemi has been successful in the Court of Appeal representing parties in cases where the adequacy of reasons given for removing children from their parents' care has been challenged. This report is of the first case, in which Kemi acted for a mother and successfully persuaded the Court of Appeal that the case should be remitted to a new tribunal.
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Electronic Execution of Documents: Reform and New Initiatives in England & Wales
There is an increasing trend towards digitisation of documents. Jonathon Read has been part of an Industry Working Group looking at future digitisation and e-signatures. The group has now published it's final report setting out various conclusions about how electronic execution of documents should be taken forward.
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Pupillage Interviews: Top Tips
Tips for aspiring pupils about interviews and how best to handle them!
Find out moreWe're looking for a new Criminal Practice Manager.
We are recruiting a new Criminal Practice Manager. If you have experience in criminal clerking, and an interest in business development then you could be our perfect fit! This role would particularly suit someone in a junior role who is looking to take the next step in their career and to take on a senior practice management position.
Apply by 2 June.
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