Keith Plowman is our Senior Clerk. Keith has been a barristers’ clerk since 1982 and he has been our Senior Clerk since 1992.

The Senior Clerk manages the practice of each barrister in Chambers. He leads a team of Clerks in the Clerks' Room all of whom are there to support the activities of the barristers in Chambers. The Senior Clerk also oversees the administration of Chambers' business and plays a key role in the overall welfare, marketing and development of Chambers. He has unique experience of each barrister's skills and abilities and is able to advise on the suitability, availability and likely cost of instructing any member of Chambers.

Working alongside Keith is Marc Schofield, the Deputy Senior Clerk. Marc has extensive experience of Chancery practice. He has been a barristers' clerk since 1980 and was the former Senior Clerk at 8 stone Buildings before its merger with Ten Old Square in 1996. Marc is equally qualified to provide advice and assistance with the availability and cost of instructing appropriate Counsel.

Indeed, both of our Clerks have built up a significant reputation for the candid, professional manner with which they approach their work. They continue to win praise from clients and legal professionals. The Chambers UK Guide effused "the clerks at that set are really fantastic". The latest edition of the Legal 500 says "The level of service is terrific with excellent response times and helpful clerks".

Chambers' Clerks
Keith Plowman, Senior Clerk
Marc Schofield, Deputy Senior Clerk


Fay Bennett, First Junior Clerk


Debbie Thomas, Accounts and Administration Clerk

Diane Dawson, Secretarial