Clerking & Administration

Fenners Chambers are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Green as Chambers' Senior Clerk. Paul has extensive experience in clerking, originally starting his career in 1974. In 1982 he became Senior Clerk at 3 Kings Bench Walk before moving to become Senior Clerk at Chambers in Chelmsford in 1987.

In 1997 Paul returned to Chambers in the Inner Temple, progressing to Chambers Director of one of the largest sets in the country.

Paul brings with him a wealth of experience, from both London and the provinces, which we are confident provides him with all the qualities needed to progress the ambitions of Fenners Chambers.

Cathy Hugo

Cathy started working in Chambers in London in 1994.  She spent 3 years at the Chambers of Mark Strachan QC at 1 Crown Office Row (now 3 Hare Court) before joining East Anglian Chambers in 1997.  She was appointed First Junior 18 months later. Cathy joined Fenners Chambers in 2002 and now manages the day to day running of the diary. Cathy is a member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks.

Mel joined Fenners Chambers in 2001 from Chambers in York. Prior to this he served in the RAF throughout Europe, Canada and the Far East and went on to become a senior administrator within the NHS. Mel assists in the day to day management of chambers' diary and also heads the public funding case management systems for the Family Group.

Lindsay Scrivener

Lindsay joined the team in 2000 after completing her 'A' levels at college. She assists in the day to day management of the diary and in particular the Criminal Group. Lindsay oversees all criminal billing.

Donna Paul

Donna joined the Fenners team in 2002 and, following a short period away from chambers on maternity leave, has now returned to the clerking team as Chambers' Fees Clerk.

Matthew Lane

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We are pleased to announce that Matthew Lane joined us on 23rd June 2008 as our new Office Junior. He will deal with all the day to day 'nuts and bolts' of Chambers' administration (as well as entering all briefs and instructions and ensuring that Members of Chambers are aware of their paperwork diary and caseload).

Sharon Bannerman

Direct dial: 01223 431905
sharon.bannerman@fennerschambers.co.uk

Sharon joined Chambers in 2002, having formerly managed the administrative team at Newsells Park Stud, in Hertfordshire.  Her experience, gained over 10 years dealing with national and international clients, has brought specialist skills in account management and client care to Chambers.  Sharon oversees Chambers' CPD programme and organises all training events and social gatherings with clients.

Bobbie Thompson

Bobbie has been with chambers for almost 18 years. She looks after reception and all professional and lay clients attending conferences. Bobbie is also Chambers P/A and ensures that all the practical support services needs of members of chambers are met.