Set

‘The employment team is very strong, with a wide range of counsel to suit any type of case and budget.‘

‘Very strong employment set with good availability at different levels.‘

‘The barristers I have instructed from 42 Bedford Row have all been excellent, both at preliminary and final hearings.‘

‘Flexible and pragmatic on fees – always keen to build a good relationship with instructing solicitors.‘

‘Chambers offers regular, helpful training, and is very supportive when we need their assistance.‘

Clerking

‘I have been impressed by 42 Bedford Row. The clerks are very responsive and professional.‘

‘The clerks are attentive and responsive, and try to make even urgent requests work for us.‘

‘Senior practice manager Steve Sheridan and practice manager Stuart Ritchie are very helpful and responsive.‘

‘The clerks are very friendly and helpful, especially practice manager Chris Collinson and assistant practice manager Joe Burton.‘

‘Chris Collinson always goes above and beyond. His responsiveness and approachability mean he is a pleasure to work with.’

Set

‘This set of chambers is in my view outstanding. They always go out of their way to assist you with counsel availability, particularly in matters of injunctions where counsel is required at the last minute.’

‘A good chambers with a variety of counsel at differing levels at competitive rates. Always willing to accommodate emergency instructions.’

‘Chambers are highly efficient and provide an excellent service. They provide a very good selection of Barristers in each field and provide an explanation of each Barrister’s ability and competency for the case at hand allowing an Instructing Solicitor to make the correct choice.’

‘The Chambers has a good cover at junior level for Housing Claims, their clerks are very approachable.’

‘I have utilised the chambers on many occasions. Other barristers at the set are happy to step in and assist where they can. The set is complemented by excellent clerks who are very much “on the ball”.’

Clerks

‘All of the clerks are excellent and offer a top rate service.’

‘Steve Sheridan is probably the best clerk that I deal with in the legal profession.’

‘The clerks possess a good knowledge of each barrister’s competency in a subject area and hence are easily able to assist to provide the right barrister for the case at hand.’

’42 Bedford Row Chambers are very easy to deal with and their clerks are always respond to queries for new and existing instructions quickly. I mainly have dealings with Steve Sheridan and Chris Collinson and regard them very highly.’

‘Steve Sheridan is a fantastic clerk who offers a very high level of service. This clearly filters all the way down to junior clerks, who always make you feel valued as a client.’

Set 

‘42’s family group is full of talent. There are some excellent practitioners and the team is chock full of able lawyers. They are renowned for those who practice children law, with am emphasis on public law. There is an expectation of quality in respect of senior and junior members of chambers alike as its reputation continues to grow.’

’42 Bedford Row has an impressive list of members with a range that can meet the needs of any case . The clerking team is always very helpful and bends over backwards to ensure the right counsel is made available if at all possible. Given the range of specialisms available it is rare not to be able to find someone who is right for any given case . Regular webinars are available which are always informative and topical.’

‘The chambers is always my first choice as it has a good range of experienced barristers and almost always manages to find someone even in an emergency. It also offers my team training on a fairly regular basis.’

‘Easily contactable and good range of skill base with regards to barristers. ‘

Clerking

‘The clerks are brilliant. They were some of the nicest clerks in the business. It is a breath of fresh air to what has more recently become a more commercial approach to clerking.‘

‘James Tidnam is extremely impressive . He has his finger on the pulse at all times.  He is well supported by the rest of the team.’

‘The clerks room is a happy place, often under pressure, but with a sense that all are very well supported in their roles.‘

‘Very efficient and hardworking. Put in a lot of time to assist instructing solicitors.’

‘Clerks were very helpful and innovative in the pandemic restrictions.’