5 Essex Chambers - Barristers' Chambers

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We’re here to help with our exceptional expertise and a collaborative approach. For the last 70 years our dedicated and experienced barristers have navigated challenging situations and secured successful outcomes in the most complex, high-profile cases, all whilst providing outstanding client care.

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Inquests and Public Inquiries

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Public and Administrative

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Exceptional Expertise

We stand out for our deep expertise and understanding of public, information / privacy and police law. We’re one of the few chambers to offer true specialism and experience at all levels of call, as well as a proven track record for having been involved in the most high-profile civil claims, judicial reviews, inquests and public inquiries over many decades.

Outstanding Client Care

Client relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Our clients appreciate how approachable and accessible we are: that we listen, understand and find appropriate solutions. Our whole expert team is known for working collaboratively and building trusted, longstanding relationships.

Trusted Specialists

Over the last 70 years, we have established ourselves as a name clients can trust. We have been at the forefront of public, information / privacy and police law for decades and are known for our integrity, experience, discretion and helping clients navigate the challenges in highly complex cases.

“5 Essex Chambers are an exceptional chambers who offer an extremely varied set of Counsel to meet almost all needs. I would highly recommend them.”

"they always provide a first-class service and have a proven history for getting superb results."

"an extremely strong bench of seasoned experts who are consistently involved in the highest-profile inquests and public inquiries."

"5 Essex Chambers are 'leaders in the field' have 'fearsome intellects' and are 'formidable opponents', yet very approachable and easy to work with."

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Anne Studd KC and David Messling act for the Metropolitan Police in the application by Kristina O’Connor for judicial review of a police misconduct investigation

Anne Studd KC and David Messling acted for the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in…

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Beatrice Collier wins the Public Services and Charities Junior of the Year at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023

Chambers is delighted to announce that Beatrice Collier won the Public Services and Charities Junior…

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Data Protection and Information Law breakfast briefing – AI and the Future of the law

AI and the law – a look at what the future holds In 2022, when…

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