Clerking & Administration

"It's a real gem of a service. Deputy senior clerk Dean Allen is a real star but the whole team in general are brilliant, including Ben Heaviside, Jordan Wescott and Nathan Warren."

"The clerking is excellent. They keep on top of the cases and make sure nothing is missed in the diary. They are great at securing cover last minute when needed."

"Senior clerk Ben Heaviside is the best and very effective. He anticipates problems and organises his barristers really well, balancing the workload."

"The clerks are always available to assist and maintain contact to provide information with the names of counsel covering cases especially at short notice."

"They are well-organised and supervised by an efficient senior clerk, Ben Heaviside, who is supported by a competent set of junior clerks."

"The clerks always respond quickly and go the extra mile to assist with any case. They are very knowledgeable and manage to deal with all kinds of issues quickly, professionally and effectively."

"Senior clerk Ben Heaviside is exceptional and the team has the right way of clerking; they keep us updated and informed, and deal with clashes properly."

"Ben is an excellent head clerk and very commercial."

"Ben Heaviside is in a different league. He is a delight to work with, flexible and accommodating."

"The clerks are fabulous and can't do enough to help. Nathan Warren, Dean Allen and Ben Heaviside are always on the ball."

"The clerks are extremely helpful and will make running a case so much easier. Ben Heaviside, Nathan Warren, Dean Allen and Jordan Wescott are particularly good."

"The clerks room is efficient and well supported. Ben Heaviside, Dean Allen, Jordan Wescott, Nathan Warren and Orla O'Sullivan are readily available to deal with any enquiries and provide support where needed."

"Their clerks are second to none."

"The clerks at Mountford are brilliant. They are approachable, always happy to help, and transparent about what they are able to offer."

"Ben Heaviside, the set's senior clerk, is incredibly helpful, supportive and responsive to the needs of my organisation. He is quick to respond to queries and emails and willing to solve problems before they even arise."

"The clerks are always available for enquiries and keen to assist in providing the right counsel for a particular case."

"The clerks are very friendly, always willing to help and people who will go the extra mile."

"The clerks’ room is a well-oiled machine. Ben Heaviside, Dean Allen, Jordan Wescott, Nathan Warren and Orla O’Sullivan are readily available to deal with any enquiries and provide support where needed. They are happy to arrange conferences at chambers and offer impeccable client care."

"The clerks offer an exceptional service."

"The clerks are helpful, cooperative and professional in all that they do."

"The clerks’ room is run with skill and efficiency. The clerks are very strong at making the diary of counsel work to meet the needs of solicitors and clients. Ben Heaviside has raised the level of performance in the clerking room to one of outstanding."

"The service provided by Mountford Chambers is faultless. Nothing is too much trouble for the clerks. They sort out problems quickly as they arise."

Ben Heaviside is the senior clerk. "Very organised and very calm, he understands that the client is the priority. He's in control and nothing is ever too much of a problem for him - he steers a really well-run ship."

"The clerks have shown fantastic ability to adapt to the current chaos of the courts."

‘The clerks room are excellent, particularly Ben Heaviside, Dean Allen and Jordan Wescott.’

"The clerks are very professional and do their work impeccably. They always source counsel that you want and make the effort to ensure clients are satisfied."

"The service from all the clerks is very professional and they always go the extra mile."