What a clerk does
A clerk will generally be the first person you’ll speak to in chambers regarding your case.
They are very knowledgeable and are best placed in helping you find the right barrister for you.
They try to avoid double booking counsel in family and civil matters without prior agreement of all parties involved. Often cases are listed without reference to counsel’s availability. In such circumstances they endeavour to notify those concerned so as to avoid any inconvenience to clients and solicitors alike.
The clerks will contact you as soon as possible if your counsel of choice cannot undertake your work to explain the reason and discuss suitable alternative counsel.
Fee Notes are aimed to be despatched within seven days of work being concluded.
Extract from The Times on Ronald Burley (clerk), 8th April 2010.
“Solicitors knew that, in an emergency, Burley could not only produce an outstanding advocate to plead their case but also a judge prepared to hear it at short notice.” This quote highlights the importance and value a clerk can bring to a barrister’s chambers.
Become a clerk
If you’re interested in becoming a clerk, get in touch with use to find out more.
Latest news events
22nd April 2013
We are proud to announce that John Hallissey won the prestigious award for ‘Barrister of the year 2013’ at the Law Society Annual Ball in Leicester.
22nd April 2013
We are delighted to announce that Amanda Cranny and Ivan Cartwright have been appointed as Assistant Deputy Coroners for Nottinghamshire.
26th March 2013
Stephen Lowne and Mark Watson have successfully prosecuted three defendants charged with murder. All three were found guilty after a five week trial at Northampton Crown Court.
14th March 2013
We are proud to announce that Chris Lowe and Ben Gow have been appointed on to the CPS Rape Panel. We are also proud to announce that Kate Plummer has been successful in her application for Grade 2 on the CPS Advocate Panel.
12th March 2013
John Hallissey has been shortlisted for the ‘Leicestershire Law Society Barrister of the Year Award’.
7th March 2013
James Thomas now sits on the Serious Organised Crime and the Proceeds of Crime Panels.
