Clerks & staff

The administration of Essex Court Chambers is headed by Joe Ferrigno, who leads an experienced team of clerks with a reputation for accessibility, integrity and an understanding of the needs of the client.

The leading legal directories recognise the clerking team as “The best in the business – proactive, available, and nothing is too much trouble,” Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2022 and “Completely on the ball. Nothing is too much trouble for them.” Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2021

Essex Court Chambers won the award for Clerking/Practice Management Team of the Year at The Legal 500 UK Awards 2017.

Clerking team

Joe Ferrigno Senior Clerk T: +44 (0)20 7147 7221
Ben Perry Deputy Senior Clerk & Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7222
Jack Wood Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7223
Katie Myles Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7224
Kevin Grubb Team Leader T: +44 (0) 20 7147 7281
Ollie Butcher Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7234
Dave Mansfield Assistant Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7225
David Banks Assistant Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7227
Karl Alsleben Assistant Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7228
Tom Gannon Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7232
Charlotte Murkett-Lamb Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7235
Samantha Wright Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7263
Demi Woolger Junior Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7268
Jac Sexton Junior Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7236

Junior Clerks

Rory Oliver Junior Clerk
Elisa Frenkel Junior Clerk T: +44 (0)2071477231

Marketing

Lucy Smith Head of Marketing T: +44 (0) 207 147 7257
Chloe Fallon PA to the Senior Clerk & Marketing Coordinator T: 07824 505 039

Accounts

Kristiane De Souza Head of Fees & Accounts T: +44 (0) 207 147 7243
Sydney Ekiyo Fees Clerk T: +44 (0) 207 147 7247

Administration

Jacky Chase Operations Manager T: +44 (0) 207 147 7240
Marc Blake Buildings & Facilities Manager T: +44 (0)207 147 7241
Rich Wilken IT Manager T: + 44 (0) 207 147 7285
Dean Kenway Legal Support Supervisor T: + 44 (0) 20 7147 7248
Michael Geoghegan Post Room Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7248
Pranav Patel IT Support Analyst T: 0207 147 7242

Reception

Shona McClure Reception Manager T: +44 (0) 207 147 7259
Natalie Cunningham Receptionist T: +44 (0)207 147 7254
Frances Nickless Receptionist

Hospitality

Susana Nunes Hospitality Supervisor T: + 44 (0) 207 147 7254
Gorete Martins Hospitality Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7254
Hanna Makowska Hospitality Assistant T: +44 (0)207 147 7254