Darren Burrows

Darren Burrows

Senior Clerk
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Rob Smith

Deputy Senior Clerk
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Ben O’Hanlon

Deputy Team Leader

Ben began his career as a barristers' clerk in 2005 and is a Qualified Member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks, having also obtained the BTEC Advanced Award in Chambers Administration.  As part of the clerking team responsible for the practice management and development of Chambers Kings Counsel, Ben's role is focused towards managing client relationships, allocation of work and fee negotiation. Whilst also maintaining an active role in Chambers marketing initiatives. 

  • What the Directories Say

    Rob Smith, Jade Cassell and Ben O'Hanlon are all amazing.

    Chambers & Partners 2026

    Ben O'Hanlon is ‘amazing’.

    Chambers & Partners

    Ben O'Hanlon is ‘ responsive and always strives to help’.

    Chambers & Partners

    Ben O'Hanlon, clerk, was great - he was in contact on weekends and holidays and very responsive.

    Chambers & Partners

    Rob Smith and Ben O'Hanlon are also exceptional at their jobs. Very reliable, responsive and great to work with.

    Legal 500

    Nominated for Clerk of the Year (Legal 500 2022 Bar Awards)

    Legal 500

    The clerks are responsive, courteous and proactive. Ben O’Hanlon is a particular star. Probably the best in the city. First rate service, very polite and professional. A particular standout is Ben O’Hanlon.

    Legal 500

    Consistently finding the right counsel for cases. Even when we haven’t worked with someone, Ben always comes up with an option that works very well. We appreciate the efforts that the clerks are making to provide diverse barrister options.

    Legal 500

    Great client service, hard-working and common-sense in spades. Ben O’Hanlon is "extremely approachable and commercial in his outlook.” and “responsive and great to speak with.

    Legal 500

    Ben O’Hanlon is "extremely personable" and does "all he can to assist solicitors and provide a good insight into new talent and as to the work being done in chambers".

    Legal 500

    Ben O’Hanlon is "first rate".

    Legal 500