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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Jo Francis

Jo joined Brick Court Chambers in 2014 and was appointed Deputy Senior Clerk in April 2024.

Having graduated from King’s College London in 2008 in English Language & Communication, Jo joined a law firm specialising in criminal defence work before becoming a clerk in 2010.

Jo works closely with the other members of the senior clerking team to ensure the smooth running of Chambers, on day-to-day clerking, marketing and business development (both domestically and internationally), and practice development and Chambers strategy.

Jo was shortlisted for the Clerk of the Year award at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024.

Client feeback

Chambers & Partners 2026:

"Deputy Senior Clerk Jo Francis is a standout clerk."

"Deputy Senior Clerk Jo Francis is commercial and a pleasure to deal with. She is also extremely knowledgeable about issues to do with alternative funding arrangements, which is very useful."

"At Brick Court, deputy senior clerk Jo Francis and senior clerk Tony Burgess are very good clerks."

Legal 500 2026:

"Jo Francis is a brilliant clerk who is fantastic and ensures a seamless service. A joy to work with as an instructing solicitor."

"Brick Court have the best clerks in the business! Jo Francis and Tony Burgess in particular are absolute stars - they are responsive, proactive and seem to read your mind. They are incredibly organised and work well with solicitors and clients alike."

"Tony Burgess and Jo Francis are excellent."

"Tony Burgess and Jo Francis are highly responsive, and always make themselves available to assist."

"Tony Burgess and Jo Francis are very good."

"Jo Francis is very on the ball."

"Jo Francis is very good."

For out of hours requests please contact Jo via her mobile phone: 07730 800562