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
26th January 2012
Two Nottingham businessmen narrowly escaped being jailed after admitting running a business which left elderly people out of pocket. Samuel Skinner and James Cleary were defending the pair.
10th January 2012
We are delighted to announce a new arrival
We would like to welcome Moira Walsh to our Family and Mediation teams.
7th December 2011
Alastair Munt has written an article on the changing landscape of Courts Martial.
23rd November 2011
Zoe Henry has written an article on Jones v Kernott, entitled “An Opportunity for Some Clarification”.
21st November 2011
We are delighted to announce our new arrivals
We would like to welcome Ben Gow, James Carter and, on the 25th of this month, Nicola McIntosh.
