Clerks
Deputy Senior Clerks
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Robert PensonDirect Dial: +44 (0)20 7406 1258 Rob is one of our Deputy Senior Clerks. He joined Maitland Chambers in 2004, having started his clerking career in 1998. As deputy to John Wiggs, Rob assists in leading the clerking team, focusing on the development of the barristers’ practices, fee negotiation and building and maintaining client relationships. Working closely with John, he ensures the effective running of a modern chambers. Additionally, Rob is heavily involved with the marketing and promotion of chambers both domestically and internationally, this includes regular visits to offshore jurisdictions. Outside of chambers, Rob enjoys spending time with his family and keeping himself fit, including cycling, which he often combines with raising money for various charities. Rob is noted by Legal 500 as ‘the polar opposite of the pantomime villain clerks of the small screen’ and ‘a brilliant port of call and never fails to go the extra mile’ (2017); ‘a delight to work with’, providing ‘round-the-clock support and assistance’; 'one of the most responsive barristers' clerks' (2016). |
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Luke IronsDirect Dial +44 (0)207 406 1257 Luke is one of the Joint Deputy Senior Clerks. He joined Maitland Chambers in July 2019. As deputy to John Wiggs, Luke assists in leading the clerking team, focusing on the development of the barristers’ practices, fee negotiation and building and maintaining client relationships. He has been a barristers' clerk for 23 years. Prior to joining Maitland Chambers Luke spent just over 18 and a half years at Stone Chambers (now part of The 36 Group) and before then had junior clerk positions in two Lincoln's Inn sets. He completed his Certificate in Management (2010/11) and completed an Executive MBA with Merit at Oxford Brookes University graduating in 2014. He is also an active member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks (IBC), focusing on Education and International Developments and represents the IBC as a representative on the Bar Council International Committee.
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