Chambers is well run and managed by an outstanding team of Clerks and administrative support staff, who are regularly recognised by clients as being efficient and extremely knowledgeable.
The Bar Clerks are all allocated to a team clerking a particular legal field. They possess a wide knowledge of the types of cases and issues that arise in their field. They all know the barristers that they clerk extremely well and are delighted to help our professional clients find the right barrister for the work they send in.
Chris Ronan is our chief clerk and he has an extensive, insightful knowledge of our work and our members. He is always available for discussions and problem solving.
Our experienced and well managed fees collection department is also divided into practice areas and is well able to assist our professional clients to steer through the difficulties of modern fee regimes.
The senior management team is listed below.
Name: Chris Ronan
Position: Chief Clerk
E-Mail: chris.ronan@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1582
Name: Teresa Thiele
Position: Senior Clerk - Civil, Commercial & Employment Group
E-Mail: teresa.thiele@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1580
Name: Sean Hulston
Position: Senior Clerk - Criminal Group
E-Mail: sean.hulston@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1505
Name: Paul Laverty
Position: Senior Clerk - Family Group and Public/Administrative Law Group
E-Mail: paul.laverty@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1507
Name: Paula Blackshaw
Position: Head of Finance
E-Mail: paula.blackshaw@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1509
Name: Mary Berry
Position: Human Resources and Facilities Manager
E-Mail: mary.berry@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1577
Name: David Anderson
Position: Development and Support Services Manager
E-Mail: david.anderson@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Direct Dial: 0161 214 1555