Who's Who

	Elliot Perry - Chambers Director Elliot Perry joined Red Lion Chambers as Chambers Director in 2011. Elliot was called to the Bar in 1994 and practised as a criminal barrister for 5 years. He left the Bar to become the Business Development Director of a technology company. He returned to the criminal law in 2002 when he re-qualified as a solicitor. Elliot was the Managing Partner of a niche fraud and serious crime Legal 500 and Chambers UK firm.
	Mark Bennett - Practice Director Mark joined chambers as a junior clerk in 1984. He was appointed to the position of First Junior Clerk in 1993 and became Practice Director in 2011. He is a fully qualified member of the Institute of Barristers' Clerks. Hobbies include playing golf and coaching junior football.
	Nick Parkinson - Deputy Practice Director Nick joined chambers in 1997, having spent the previous 8 years at John Coffey’s Chambers in 3 Temple Gardens. He is a fully qualified member of the Institute of Barristers' Clerks. Nick's hobbies include walking and cooking.
	THE LONDON BASED TEAM
	Richard Sumarno - Practice Manager Richard joined chambers in 2007 after learning his trade at a magic circle Chancery set. As part of the practice management team Richard can advise you on counsel specialities, expertise, availability and fee negotiation. Richard is a qualified member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks and is currently studying marketing with the Chartered Institute of Marketers (CIM).
	Lee Young - Practice Manager Lee joined Chambers in 2009 after spending 8 years at One Essex Court Chambers. His main duties include management of members diaries and liaising with solicitors and list officers on a daily basis. In his spare time Lee enjoys falconry (he owns a four year Old Harris Hawk called "Ollie"), cooking and spending time with his children.
	Alice Margrave – Assistant Practice Manager Alice joined Chambers in 2012.
	Ben Thatcher – Assistant Practice Manager Ben joined Chambers in 2012.
	Pat Ogan – Senior Fees Clerk Pat joined Chambers as Senior Fees Clerk in August 2011. This is his first real foray in the private sector having worked for 25 years in various government departments, including 7 years as Chief Law Clerk at the Department of Trade and Industry.

	THE CHELMSFORD BASED TEAM
	Andy Ioannou - Practice Manager Andy Ioannou has more years' experience as a criminal clerk than he cares to admit. Andy has returned to chambers after a well-deserved break. He is in chambers every afternoon.
	Theresa Feeney - Practice Manager Theresa Feeney joined chambers in November 2004 after completing her A levels. During her time in chambers she has been developing her skills and knowledge of clerking and is happy to deal with any queries.
	THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM
	Adam Key - Marketing Director Adam qualified as a barrister in 2001. He joined Red Lion Court as Chambers Administrator in 2003, having previously worked in administration at a common law set. He was appointed Marketing Director in 2011.
	Anneli Robins - Business Development Director Anneli Robins joined us to head up business development in August 2011. She was called to the Bar in July 2011 and is assisting Chambers whilst she applies for pupillage. Prior to requalifying as a barrister, Anneli worked in the advertising and branding industry for seven years for a wide range of clients such as Marks and Spencer, Asahi Beer and Shelter.
	Helen Easterbrook - Legal Digital Strategist Helen is the technical lead for a new array of digital projects which we plan to launch in the near future.

Ken Darvill - Consultant to Chambers

Ken has been in chambers for over 35 years and was appointed Senior Clerk in 1993. He served as the Clerk to the Solicitor General 1992-1997, Sir Derek Spencer QC.

During his tenure as Senior Clerk, chambers increased in size from 36 members to over 90, and moved out of the Temple to its current premises just off Fleet Street.

In 2011 Ken transferred to the role of consultant to Chambers.