THE CLERKS
Meet the Team

Russell Burton | Senior Clerk
Direct Dial: 020 7632 7100 | Mobile: 07971 285796

Russell’s clerking career began in 1989 at 2 Crown Office Row (now Seven Bedford Row). His experience as a Senior Clerk in common law chambers includes creating the Northampton Annexe, and he has successfully managed the process of achieving the Legal Services Commission’s  Quality Mark for the Bar and Investor in People accreditations for Clarendon Chambers.

Outside of office hours, Russell can be contacted on 07971 285796.

Qualified Member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks

Rita Vela

Rita Vella | Criminal Team Clerk
Direct Dial: 020 7632 7102

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Rita began her clerking career at 7 Stone Buildings in 1992 and is now an established criminal listing clerk with the significant responsibility for organising our busy criminal diary. Rita holds a qualification in business and finance.

Member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks

Danny Nichols

Daniel Nichols | Junior Clerk
Direct Dial: 020 7632 7103

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Danny started as a junior clerk in 1999 at 5 KBW and then Francis Taylor Building before joining Clarendon Chambers in 2002. Danny assists each of the Team Clerks on a daily basis and is able to cover each specialist team diary when required.

Member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks

Danny Nichols

Christopher Filby | Junior Clerk
Direct Dial: 020 7632 7104

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Chris has recently joined chambers having worked at two sets of chancery chambers in Lincoln’s Inn. Chris assists the other clerks with the day to day business of chambers.

Davina Bestwick | Administrative Clerk Part Time, Northampton Annexe
Telephone: 01604 637245

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Davina joined Chambers in April 2004. Like Pam, Davina's responsibilities include ensuring efficient operation of the annexe and laising with our Midland client base.

Sue Timmons | Administrative Clerk Part Time, Northampton Annexe
Telephone: 01604 637245

Sue joined Chambers in April 2007. Like Davina, Sue’s responsibilities include ensuring efficient operation of the annexe and laising with our Midland client base.