Thea Osmund-Smith

Barrister, No5 Chambers


Thea is consistently rated by Planning Magazine as one of the top planning barristers under 35 years old. In 2017 and 2018, she also appeared on the Top Rated Planning Juniors list. She is a specialist planning and environmental law practitioner and regularly advises a wide range of clients including local authorities, parish council’s, commercial and private clients.

Thea is ranked as Up and Coming in Chambers and Partners (2017) and cited as “one to watch due to her dedication and enthusiasm.”

Thea is regularly instructed to appear in High Court matters on behalf of Claimant’s and Defendant’s and has extensive experience of drafting and advocacy in section 288 and 289 claims.