Phil Reeves is our Head of Clerking.

He is responsible for the smooth running of Chambers. His key role is in ensuring  outstanding levels of service from both barristers and the clerking team. Phil has over 25 years’ clerking experience. He has always focused on Chancery and Commercial work having first commenced his career with a specialist Company set in 1988.

"The promotion of Phil Reeves to head of clerking should prove to be a significant step forward for a set which appears to be moving forward with determination"

Legal 500 2016

"Phil Reeves is ‘an excellent operator’, who ‘runs a great team’. 'You can rely on his recommendations and solicitors have absolute faith in his advice.'"

Legal 500 2017

"The head of clerking, Phil Reeves, is brilliant. The benefit of him is that he understands the way the barristers work and he is adaptable to changes in the market. He's a great asset to that set."

Legal 500 2020

"Michelle Greene and Senior Clerk, Phil Reeves, are an absolute joy to deal with. The clerks room is always available, always return your call quickly and no matter is ever too trivial to deal with. The clerks at NSC value their relationships with their instructing solicitors and the level of service absolutely hands down beats any other set I work with."

Legal 500 2021

"Phil Reeves and Michelle Greene run an excellent ship. The clerks are above and beyond helpful, always willing to go the extra mile and make instructing anyone at Chambers an easy choice. If they can help they will and if there is any reason it is not a case for NSC, Phil and Michelle are always happy to help with referrals outside to other sets. This level of service has been particularly marked during the current C19 pandemic when both Phil and Michelle have gone out of their way to ensure a continuity of service in difficult times delivered with a superlative level of professionalism. Great job all round!"

Legal 500 2021

"Phil Reeves is very helpful indeed – always available and sensibly commercial."

Legal 500 2021

Michelle joined New Square Chambers in 2002 after successfully completing a BA Honours Degree at Oxford Brookes University.
In addition to diary and case management, her duties include maintaining client relationships, as well as fee negotiation, allocation of work, practice and business development.

As Deputy Head of Clerking Michelle also assists Phil in the effective running of the clerk’s room.

"Goes the extra mile to assist"

Legal 500 2016

"Helpful and commercial", "a delight to work with"

Legal 500 2017

"Amazing"

Legal 500 2020

"Michelle Greene and Senior Clerk, Phil Reeves, are an absolute joy to deal with. The clerks room is always available, always return your call quickly and no matter is ever too trivial to deal with. The clerks at NSC value their relationships with their instructing solicitors and the level of service absolutely hands down beats any other set I work with."

 Legal 500 2021

"Phil Reeves and Michelle Greene run an excellent ship. The clerks are above and beyond helpful, always willing to go the extra mile and make instructing anyone at Chambers an easy choice. If they can help they will and if there is any reason it is not a case for NSC, Phil and Michelle are always happy to help with referrals outside to other sets. This level of service has been particularly marked during the current C19 pandemic when both Phil and Michelle have gone out of their way to ensure a continuity of service in difficult times delivered with a superlative level of professionalism. Great job all round!"

Legal 500 2021

Nathan joined New Square Chambers as a Practice Manager in July 2019. He is responsible for diary management, negotiating fees and practice development.

Nathan has obtained a wealth of experience having commenced work as a clerk in 2006 and previously worked at 3 highly ranked Chancery Commercial sets. During his time he has received a distinction in BTEC Advanced Award in Chambers Administration and is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks.

Cameron began his clerking career in 2010 at a leading Chancery set in Lincoln’s Inn. In 2016 Cameron joined one of England’s largest sets to expand his knowledge and experience before joining New Square Chambers in November 2018 as a Practice Manager. His main duties include; diary management, fee negotiation, case allocation, case listing, liaising with clients and the overall development of members' practices.

"The quality of service is unbeatable"

Legal 500 2020

Charlie joined Chambers in January 2015 as a Junior Practice Manager. He was promoted to Practice Manager in January 2018. His duties include; diary management, fee negotiation, case allocation, case listing, liaising with clients and the overall development of members' practices. He has received a distinction in the BTEC Advanced Award in Chambers Administration and is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks.

"The quality of service is unbeatable." 

Legal 500 2020

Billie-Jo assists the other Practice Managers and members with daily administrative duties both within and outside Chambers. These include: lodging bundles, preparing court documents and assisting Counsel as needed. Billie-Jo joined Chambers in October 2019.