Our People

The clerks’ room ‘sets the benchmark’ for other sets with its ‘friendly, knowledgeable, and hardworking’ clerks.

'the clerks' room is easy to deal with and highly commercial'

Overall, the team is said to be ‘highly responsive, proactive in assisting the smooth running of cases, and always willing to assist in document production, arranging meetings, document filings, and assisting in complex cost and budgeting issues’.

'the service from the clerking team is second to none'

The ‘slick’ and ‘proactive’ clerking team is ‘top class, straightforward, transparent’ and ‘very good at developing and promoting the qualities of their juniors’.

‘One doesn’t often notice a significant difference between the clerking teams of major sets of chambers; but Brick Court is unmatched.’

"The chambers is commended for its clerks, who are ‘responsive, knowledgeable and always happy to help’."

The ‘commercial and approachable’ clerks are ‘very-service minded, very responsive and deserve accolade’.

“A set that is singled out for its “first rate” clerking and “client service oriented, commercial approach.”

Clerks

The clerks' room is integral to the continued success of Brick Court Chambers.

Our clerks are knowledgeable, proactive and efficient. They have detailed understanding of the many courts and tribunals in which we practise. We have an open and flexible approach to fee negotiations.

Our joint senior clerks are Paul Dennison and Tony Burgess, who were appointed in 2018.

To ensure detailed knowledge of members of chambers' practices, the clerks at Brick Court Chambers are divided into teams. However, all of our clerks will be very comfortable discussing the practice of any member of chambers.

Individual contact details are below. Should you need to contact us urgently out of hours, clerks@brickcourt.co.uk will alert all clerks to your query.

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Paul Dennison

Paul joined Brick Court Chambers in 2007, having previously been at Blackstone Chambers for ten years. He was appointed Senior Clerk in August 2018.

Paul leads the clerking team with Tony Burgess, and oversees and strengthens members of chambers' practices. As well as this responsibility for individuals, Paul concentrates on business development with clients, and domestic and international marketing of chambers.

He is a member of chambers’ executive and marketing committees which oversee all aspects of chambers' business and strategic development.

Paul is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and the International Bar Association.

Client feedback includes:

Chambers & Partners 2025:

"Senior clerk Paul Dennison is great. He's a super nice guy who just gets stuff done for you."

"Paul Dennison is a go-to senior clerk, who is very upfront and solution-orientated. I'd go to him with any problem."

"The clerking is brilliant. Paul Dennison is marvellous. He's charming, very responsive and commercial. Tony Burgess is equally good. They are absolute role model clerks."

"Senior clerks Tony Burgess and Paul Dennison are fantastic guys and are highly experienced and super responsive. They take good leadership and show good direction. Excellent collaborative clerking."

Legal 500 2025:

'Paul Dennison is a great operator.'

'The clerks are excellent. Luke Carvalho and Paul Dennison go above and beyond.'

'Paul Dennison is very responsive and commercially savvy.'

'Paul Dennison is always available and great at finding solutions.'

'The clerks are very pleasant, in particular Paul Dennison, Phil Wilkes and Jo Francis.'

'Tony Burgess and Paul Dennison lead a high-quality team with approachability, warmth, real skill and a deep knowledge of their chambers and its caseload.'

'Tony Burgess and Paul Dennison are excellent. They are responsive, pragmatic and commercial - the epitome of fantastic modern-day clerking!'

'Responsive high-quality service from the clerks. Paul Dennison is strong on service and user-friendly.'

For out of hours requests please contact Paul via his mobile phone: 07930 532991