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.

Senior Clerk

Joe Ferrigno Senior Clerk T: +44 (0)20 7147 7221 M: +44 (0)7824 505039

QCs over 8 years’ in silk

Katie Myles Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7224
Ollie Butcher Deputy Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7234
Charlotte Murkett-Lamb Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7235

QCs under 8 years’ in silk

Ben Perry Deputy Senior Clerk & Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7222 M: +44 (0)771 768 2259
Oliver Duane Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7229
Samantha Wright Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0) 207 147 7263

Juniors over 9 years’ call

Jack Wood Team Leader T: +44 (0)20 7147 7223
David Banks Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7227
Thomas Gannon Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7232

Juniors under 9 years’ call

Kevin Grubb Team Leader T: +44 (0) 20 7147 7281
Dave Mansfield Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7225
Karl Alsleben Team Leader's Assistant T: +44 (0)20 7147 7228

Junior Clerks

Jac Sexton Junior Clerk T: +44 (0)20 7147 7236
Poppy Fricker Junior Clerk T: +44 (0) 207 147 7231
Demi Woolger Junior Clerk T: +44 (0) 207 147 7268

Marketing

Lucy Smith Head of Marketing T: +44 (0) 207 147 7257

Accounts

Kristiane De Souza Head of Fees & Accounts T: +44 (0) 207 147 7243
Sabrina Karikari Senior Fees Clerk (maternity cover)
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 Receptionist T: +44 (0) 207 147 7259
Bjeshka Ahmetaj Receptionist 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: 0207 147 7254