Clerks

“The clerking service is first class. All the clerks …are cooperative and willing to help in any way.”

Chambers & Partners 2020

Our clerks will be happy to advise on the suitability of members of QEB for any particular case and will provide charging rates upon request. They provide practical arrangements connected with any court hearings, particularly the fixing and listing of cases to be heard. Their reputation is unrivalled and they were recently described by Chambers & Partners as ‘exceptionally helpful’ and ‘terrific’. Legal 500 also recognises the high-quality service that is routinely delivered by the clerks and awarded them the coveted Clerking / Practice Management Team of the Year 2019. They describe the clerks as ‘fantastic’ and observed that “‘Senior Clerk Howard Rayner has assembled and leads a universally excellent dream team’ of ‘second-to-none’ clerks who ‘go above and beyond’ on a regular basis and are ‘a true asset to chambers’.”

Howard Rayner - Senior Clerk

Howard Rayner – Senior Clerk

Call: 020 7797 7837

Appointed Senior Clerk in 2016, Howard has responsibility for the practices of all members of Chambers, the clerking team and client management. In Chambers & Partners 2024 ‘Howard Rayner is a class act’. The Legal 500 2023 said ‘Howard Rayner is excellent and runs a great team.’ Howard was shortlisted in the 2019 Legal 500 for the Senior Clerk / Chief Executive of the Year award. In addition to his role in Chambers, Howard is the Treasurer of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and a member of their Executive and Management Committees. He qualified into the Institute with a distinction by passing the exam in first place for which he was awarded the prestigious John Carter Memorial Trophy. Outside Chambers Howard enjoys spending time with his family and following a number of sports (but not football!).

Jon Bartlett - 1st Junior Clerk

Jon Bartlett – 1st Junior Clerk

Call: 020 7797 7837

Jon started his career with QEB in 2002 and has been a loyal member of the Clerks’ Room ever since. Jon was promoted to First Junior Clerk in 2016, his role consists of the day to day management of the diary, negotiation and billing of barristers’ fees. Legal 500 2023 described Jon as ‘Jon Bartlett gives standout service and devotion to solicitors. The best clerk in the family law world.’ Chambers & Partners 2024 also described Jon as “Jon Bartlett is a joy to work with” Jon is a qualified member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and he has an active role in the development of the junior clerks. Outside work Jon’s interests include snowboarding, golf and fishing, whilst also being an avid Tottenham supporter.

Denise Strudwick - Administrator

Denise Strudwick – Administrator

Call: 020 7797 7837

Denise Joined QEB in October 2022 as Administrator. Prior to joining she was with 1 Crown Office Row as the Finance Manager and Selborne Chambers as the Chambers Administrator. Denise has over 20 years experience within the Legal finance sector. In her spare time Denise enjoys reading, travelling and socialising

Harry Tennent - Joint 2nd Junior Clerk

Harry Tennent – Joint 2nd Junior Clerk

Call: 020 7797 7837

Harry joined Chambers in August 2013. He is a valued member of the team and deals with diary management, fixing cases and general Chambers’ duties. Legal 500 described Harry as having ‘a promising future and is one very much to watch’ as well as shortlisting him for the Clerk of the Year Award. Legal 500 2023 ‘Harry Tennent is very good.’ Harry is a qualified member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks. In his spare time he plays football for a local team and is a qualified football referee.

Callum Davison - Joint  2nd Junior Clerk

Callum Davison – Joint 2nd Junior Clerk

Call: 020 7797 7837

Callum joined QEB in November 2017. Prior to that he was at 1 Hare Court for nearly five years. His skills complement those of his colleagues and as a result he is a well-respected member of the team. Chambers & Partners 2024 describes Callum as “Callum Davison must get special mention for his absolutely outstanding service.” Away from work, Callum is interested in socialising, going to the gym and motorcycling.

Harry “Hal” Laing - 3rd Junior Clerk

Harry “Hal” Laing – 3rd Junior Clerk

Call: 020 7797 7837

Hal has continued his clerking career at QEB since July 2021. Prior to joining QEB, Hal started his career at 4PB. In his spare time Hal partakes in a number of sports. When he is not playing sports, he enjoys socialising and travelling and supporting Crystal Palace.

Kenna Collins - 4th Junior Clerk

Kenna Collins – 4th Junior Clerk

Call: 020 7797 7837

Kenna joined QEB in June 2023 starting her career in clerking. Prior to joining Kenna worked with Haart estate agents. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, socialising, and shopping. Kenna is looking forward to what the future will bring here at QEB.