Park Square Barristers

Park Square Barristers

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Claudine Cooper

Claudine Cooper

Senior Family Clerk As Senior Family Clerk, I have responsibility for the clerking and practice management of a team of 47 barristers, including two Silks, supported by two Family Clerks. My role encompasses the effective management of barristers’ diaries and workloads, allocation of cases, fee negotiation and maintaining strong relationships with solicitors and professional clients. I work closely with both counsel and clients to ensure that cases are allocated appropriately, taking into account expertise, experience, availability, and the particular requirements of each matter. A significant part of my role is supporting the long-term development of individual practices. I hold regular discussions with barristers about their career aspirations, identifying opportunities to develop or specialise in particular areas of family law and working with them to formulate strategies for practice progression.
Paul Foster

Paul Foster

Senior Clerk, Court of Protection My role specialises in Court of Protection (senior clerk) and Family law, and part of my role is to make sure that cases run smoothly, hearings are covered by appropriately experienced counsel, and the business side of the team is managed in an efficient way.   The clerking teams within CoP and Family are approachable, efficient and helpful. In Court of Protection, I am very ably assisted by Neve Robinson and we strive to provide the best service for our clients.   My approach to clerking is generally calm and considered. First and foremost, I strive to facilitate clients and counsel but to also get to know clients on a personal level and develop professional relationships.
Madeleine Gray

Madeleine Gray

Senior Regulatory & Public Law Clerk Madeleine Gray is the Senior Regulatory & Public Law Clerk at Park Square Barristers and has more than 30 years’ experience within the legal profession. She leads the clerking, practice development and business development of Chambers’ Regulatory & Public Law Team, working closely with its KCs and junior barristers to develop individual practices, strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities for the team. Madeleine has an extensive understanding of the regulatory and public law market and is particularly experienced in the clerking of complex inquests, public inquiries and regulatory proceedings. She has played a significant role in the continued development of Park Square Barristers’ nationally recognised Inquests & Public Inquiries practice, building and maintaining relationships with solicitors, government departments, public bodies, regulators and other professional clients across the country. The Regulatory & Public Law Team has considerable strength and depth, with expertise spanning Inquests & Public Inquiries, Health & Safety, Environmental Law, Healthcare Regulatory, Public Law, Professional Discipline, Consumer Protection, Private Prosecutions and Independent Investigations. Madeleine works closely with clients to understand the particular requirements of each case and to identify the most appropriate counsel from across the team. Madeleine continues to play an active role in the strategic growth of the Regulatory & Public Law Team and in developing Park Square Barristers’ profile nationally, particularly within the fields of Inquests, Public Inquiries and Regulatory Law.
Andrew Thornton

Andrew Thornton

Senior Criminal Clerk and business development – Leeds office Andrew leads a team of seven criminal clerks responsible for managing the practices of almost 80 criminal barristers based at PSQB's Leeds office.   Andrew works closely with counsel at all levels of call to ensure their careers are on the best path possible.   In addition to his day-to-day clerking responsibilities, Andrew plays a key role in business development initiatives, overseeing the criminal team's marketing activities and organising client engagement and networking events.