Declan Redmond

Profile

2002 - Present: Chief Executive/Senior Clerk Wilberforce Chambers

1998 - 2002 : Senior Clerk Wilberforce Chambers

1996 - 1998: Deputy Senior Clerk Wilberforce Chambers

1992 - 1996: First Junior Clerk Wilberforce Chambers

1982 - 1992: Junior Clerk Wilberforce Chambers

Declan began his career as clerk at Wilberforce Chambers in 1982 in the days when chambers consisted of only twelve members and two clerks! He took on the role of senior clerk in 1998 and successfully amalgamated the previously separate posts of senior clerk and chief executive following a management re-structure in 2002, since which chambers has continued to grow rapidly both in terms of numbers and in professional reputation.

In his role, which oversees both the clerking and administration functions, he has the task of ensuring the effective running of chambers and that client's receive the necessary quality of service at all times, along with responsibility for the overall leadership and development of the staff. His key responsibilities include the development and implementation of chambers' strategic business plan, business development and managing client relationships.

Declan gained qualified status at The Institute of Barristers' Clerks in 1986 and since then he has held a number of posts on their management committee, including Chancery Senior Clerk representative from 1998 to 2002, Vice-Chairman from 2002 to 2005 and Chairman from 2005 to 2008. He was appointed Vice-President of the Institute in 2008.  Through his work with the Institute of Barristers' Clerks, Declan has represented their members on numerous Bar Council committees including the Equality and Diversity Committee, Bar Direct and the Joint Liaison Committee. He is currently a member of the Chancery Division Court Users Committee, the International Business Development Committee of the Bar Council and The Institute of Directors. This work, coupled with his clerking reputation, has made him one of the best known and well respected clerks working at the Bar today.

When Declan has any spare time, which isn't often, his hobbies include rugby, football and golf. He is a qualified rugby coach and assists with Chelmsford RFC's under 15 team.