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5 Essex Court

London
Civil Litigation Clinical Negligence Court of Protection Criminal Law Employment Law Inquests & Inquiries Personal Injury Public Law & Judicial Review Regulatory & Professional Discipline Technology & Data Law
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5 Essex Chambers has acted in high-profile and complex litigation for more than 70 years. Formerly known as 5 Essex Court, chambers changed its name in November 2023 following a rebrand. With over 50 barristers, it is recognised for strong client service, extensive experience and quality advocacy across its specialist practice areas. Chambers has a well-established reputation in police law, public and administrative law, public inquiries, inquests, investigations, professional disciplinary and regulatory matters, information law, employment law, and civil liberties and human rights. Its barristers have appeared in some of the UK’s most significant civil law cases, inquests and inquiries, representing clients in both the public and private sectors across the United Kingdom. Chambers also has substantial experience working with central Government, with almost half of its members appointed to the A-G’s Panel of Counsel. It has received recognition in recent years through industry awards, directory rankings, and commendation for diversity and inclusion.

Areas of Expertise

  • Civil Liberties & Human Rights
  • Court of Protection
  • Employment
  • Healthcare
  • Information Law
  • Inquests
  • Investigations
  • Personal Injury
  • Police Law
  • Professional Discipline and Regulatory
  • Public and Administrative
  • Public Inquiries