Alongside our Top Tier and Top Ranked status in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories, we were thrilled to see recommendations across our Clerking team. Our clerks play a pivotal role supporting our members and clients; their dedication and efficiency is instrumental in St Philips’ “Top Tier” status.
We are pleased to share some of the recent feedback from Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners:
Business & Property
“Justin Luckman, senior clerk, is ingrained in the Birmingham market. He does a lot to maintain a reputation across the city, and he always knows the right barrister for the right job.” Chambers & Partners 2026
“Ross Hands in particular is always keen to go above and beyond.” Legal 500 2026
“Jake Smithers is extremely quick to respond and assist.” Legal 500 2026
“Ross Hands and Tom Kelly are great clerks. They are approachable and responsive.” Legal 500 2026
Crime
“Andrew Rourke, is exceptionally responsive, engaging, and accommodating, even amidst the current extreme challenges of diary management.” Legal 500 2026
“Daniel Shriane is exceptional.” Legal 500 2026
“Dan Zouch and Dan Shriane always go the extra mile when it is required.” Chambers & Partners 2026
Employment & Personal Injury
“Oliver Edwards and Janita Patel stand out for their efficiency, approachability, and commitment to providing a first -class service.” Legal 500 2026
“Janita Patel is always very helpful and goes out of her way to assist.” Legal 500 2026
“Hannah Rae is always helpful and approachable!” Legal 500 2026
Family
“Mark Mansell, senior clerk, is the star of family law clerking.” Chambers & Partners 2026
“Anthony Burgess, first junior clerk, is always really helpful and responsive and will do his best to try and accommodate where possible.” Chambers & Partners 2026
“Kelly Fullwood is quite simply a magician.” Legal 500 2026
“Sarah Doyle and Ellie Hogan-Evans are professional, passionate, friendly and incredibly committed. The solicitors of Birmingham would be lost without them!” Legal 500 2026
Regulatory
“James Withers is easy to work with, quick to respond to emails and helpful with any queries. He is everything one wants in a clerk.” Legal 500 2026
Here’s what Joe Wilson, CEO & Director of Clerking said about the feedback:
“It’s incredibly rewarding to see our clerking team recognised in the latest editions of Chambers UK Bar Guide and The Legal 500. The comments truly capture what I have the privilege of seeing every day – a group of people who care deeply about the work they do, who support one another, and who always go the extra mile for our members and clients alike. I couldn’t be prouder of them or more pleased to see their efforts acknowledged so positively. My sincere thanks go to our clients for their continued trust and support, and to the directory researchers for the care and rigour they bring to gathering and presenting client feedback. This recognition is thoroughly deserved and a genuine credit to the whole team.”
Our full rankings can be viewed here: https://www.legal500.com/firms/230575-chambers-of-sara-lewis-kc/r-england/rankings
