Kevin Grubb has been a clerk since 2006 and joined Essex Court Chambers in January 2019 as a Team Leader. Kevin has a focus on the development of junior Members of Chambers and is committed to building close relationships with clients, assisting with Counsel selection and negotiating fees. He is assisted by two experienced clerks, Karl Alsleben and Charlotte Murkett-Lamb.

Kevin works closely with Joe Ferrigno and the Team Leaders with the strategic development of Chambers, and assists with all aspects of practice management, including focussed domestic and international business development.

Kevin has been recognised in the leading legal directories as:

“Kevin Grubb, team leader, has been very good to work with. He’s relaxed but gets to the issue quite quickly. He’s responsive and tries to understand our side as well, as instructing solicitors.”
Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2025

‘Very good. Kevin Grubb is particularly impressive with commercial nous and good relationships.’
”Kevin Grubb is friendly and responsive.’
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2025

“He is an outstanding diplomat and negotiator.”
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2024

“Clerking is excellent – particularly Kevin Grubb.” “Efficient and helpful.”
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2022

“Kevin Grubb is very good to work with and attuned to commercial realities and pressures faced by solicitors firms vis-a-vis clients. This makes a massive difference when deciding which set to reach out to.”
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2021

“An excellent clerk.”
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2020