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OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18.00

ADDRESS

Central Court 25 Southampton Buildings London WC2A 1AL

CONTACT DETAILS

clerks@churchcourtchambers.co.uk
Tel: +44 020 7936 3637
DX 458 London Chancery Lane

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Chambers provides an out of hours service. If you call Chambers main number you will be diverted to the clerk on call who will be able to deal with your enquiry.

Our Clerks

Rod McGurkSenior Clerk
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		Rod McGurk is superb by Legal 500 2023.

The clerks’ room, led by senior clerk Rod McGurk and David Selsdon is very efficient and no task is too small or too great where barristers are concerned by Legal 500 2023

The clerks’ room is very good; you can be sure that cases will be covered, feedback will be correct and thorough, and the correct barrister with the right year of call will be provided. Rod McGurk leads commendably and David Selsdon is excellent. by Legal 500 2023

Rod McGurk has been praised as “very user friendly” by Legal 500 2017.

Rod McGurk, who is ‘highly experienced’ and ‘most helpful’ Legal 500 2018.

Rod McGurk is ‘very helpful and swift to respond to enquiries’ Legal 500 2019

Rod joined Church Court Chambers in 2016 from 7 Bedford Row chambers, having begun his clerking career 33 years ago, in 1989.
He is adept at building and maintaining client relationships both domestically and internationally. He has a thoroughly professional and compellingly friendly manner.

He was awarded a professional qualification by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and is a member of the International Bar Association.

Rod was also invited to join the Legal Forum at the University of Greenwich.
David SelsdonDeputy Senior Clerk
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		The clerks’ room, led by senior clerk Rod McGurk and David Selsdon is very efficient and no task is too small or too great where barristers are concerned by Legal 500 2023

The clerks’ room is very good; you can be sure that cases will be covered, feedback will be correct and thorough, and the correct barrister with the right year of call will be provided. Rod McGurk leads commendably and David Selsdon is excellent. by Legal 500 2023

David joined Chambers in December of 2017 and has 25 years experience, previously having worked at a leading set of Chambers.
He has a reputation for his professionalism, attention to detail, and high levels of efficiency. David is responsible for managing the development of Members' practice, as well as building and maintaining professional client relations. When not in Chambers, David is an avid sports fan
Tom HorganFirst Junior Clerk
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		Tom joined Church Court Chambers in September 2018 as our Second Junior. He will be assisting David Selsdon with the daily running of chambers, which will range from managing the diaries to assisting barristers.

Having worked with David in the past he shares with him that same high level of efficiency and drive in all aspects of his work.

Tom is an avid film and series watcher. He also enjoys playing cricket on the weekends for his team in Kent.
William McKimmFees Clerk
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		William has been working as a clerk since 1984, and has previously held the position of Senior Clerk at a common law set.

When not in chambers, William enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He manages a boys football team, currently u18's, and has done so for the last 10 years. William plays in both a darts and pool league and is also a keen chess player.
Rosa ButlerPractice Manager
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		Rosa joined Church Court in March 2022. She is an invaluable member of the clerking team. 
Her roles include assisting with day to day running of Chambers and the diary. 
She is known for her approachability and professionalism which she prides herself on. Rosa has completed the CBA’s public access training course and is a member of the Institute of Barrister’s Clerks. 
When not in Chambers Rosa enjoys teaching ballet, and supporting local charities by organising fundraisers.

Sian RedmondJunior Clerk
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		Sian joined Chambers is April 2023 after working as a legal assistant for a firm of solicitors. Her roles include assisting with the running of Chambers daily and administrative duties. 
In her spare time Sian enjoys hiking, French literature and photography.
Teressa GrovesCredit and Revenue Control Manager
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		Teressa leads Chambers' Credit and Revenue Control Team with over 40 years experience in finance and book keeping. 
Teressa works with firms to ensure the swift resolution of aged debt in a proactive, approachable and professional fashion. 

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"Chambers has great depth of talent, from some very promising juniors right through to some of the leading counsel and Silks"

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"Excellent clerks, best in London"

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Church Court Chambers is one of London’s leading sets of barristers’ chambers with a proud reputation for being professional, approachable and modern.

Our Members, including 7 King's Counsel and 48 juniors, have an enviable back catalogue of high-profile and complex matters across a range of practice areas.

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