5KBW is a leading set with a strong focus on criminal cases, offering outstanding representation and client care across all classes of criminal case and at every level of the court.
We can provide expert representation in:
If you need to instruct a barrister, please contact a member of our experienced clerking team. Our Senior Clerk, Lee Hughes-Gage, and his team know the specialist practices of each barrister in Chambers and will be happy to match you to the most appropriate barrister in terms of expertise and experience, availability and fees.
Our clerks enjoy good working relationships with court staff and strive to ensure that court and tribunal appointments are fixed and booked for convenient dates and times. Managing our members’ diary commitments and the evolving nature of their caseloads is a critical part of 5KBW’s offer and we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver comprehensive client care and representation.
We welcome contact by telephone, by email or by post from:
We will provide you with a quote as quickly as possible. We always aim to set out quotes clearly, but if you receive your quote and there is something you do not understand, please contact us.
Timescales for a case vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the type and complexity of the case, the other side’s approach and court waiting times. While some of these factors are outside our control, we undertake to identify an appropriately skilled and experienced barrister to represent you and, once instructed, will communicate with you regularly about scheduling and any changes to the expected timings.
For further information, please contact our Chambers administrator, Nicki Crew.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7353 5638
Email: chambersadministrator@5kbw.co.uk
Post: The Chambers Administrator
Chambers of Sarah Forshaw KC & Mark Heywood KC
5 King’s Bench Walk
Temple
London
EC4Y 7DN