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. In 2023 Joe won the ‘Senior Clerk of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Bar Awards.

The clerking team is regularly recognised in the leading legal directories:

“Top class service.” “The clerks’ room, led by the outstanding Joe Ferrigno, has a refreshingly modern and commercial approach. Joe himself always goes the extra mile; nothing is ever too much trouble for him or his colleagues.” “‘The clerking team is very ably led by Joe Ferrigno, who has a clear vision of the level of service that Chambers should provide and where the future of dispute resolution lies.”
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2025

“Amazingly responsive… they offer a first-class, personal service and are very quick to respond to any questions”
Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2024

“The best in the business – proactive, available, nothing is too much trouble,”
Legal 500 UK Bar Guide 2024

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
Samantha Wright Assistant Team Leader T: +44 (0) 207 147 7263
Demi Woolger Assistant Team Leader T: +44 (0) 207 147 7268
Charlotte Murkett-Lamb Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7235
Melissa Wood Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7229
Jac Sexton Junior Team Leader Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7236

Junior Clerks

Anna Green Team Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7232
Emily Davy Junior Clerk
Elliot Brennan Junior Clerk

Marketing

Phil Desmondez Head of Marketing T: +44 (0)20 7147 7257
Milena Zeqo Marketing Executive T: +44 (0)20 7813 8000
Chloe Fallon PA to the Senior Clerk & Marketing Coordinator T: 020 7147 7237

Accounts

Kristiane De Souza Head of Fees & Accounts T: +44 (0) 207 147 7243
Sydney Ekiyo Fees Clerk T: +44 (0) 207 147 7247
Fabiha Begum Junior Fees Clerk
Carol Farr Cashier T: +44 (0)207 147 7245

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
Pranav Patel IT Support Analyst T: + 44 (0) 20 7147 7242
Dean Kenway Legal Support Supervisor T: + 44 (0) 20 7147 7248
Michael Geoghegan General Office Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7248
Rebecca Gershon Pupillage Administrator T: +44 (0) 207 147 7249
Katie Kinnear Library Manager T: +44 (0) 207 147 7255

Reception

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

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