What the Directories Say...
“Their clerks are amenable, they try to accommodate you, and are very efficient with fee notes.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“The clerking team at Deans Court Chambers are exceptional. They communicate with instructing solicitors regularly and effectively."
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“I cannot fault the clerks. They are always responsive and eager to assist.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“The clerking team is excellent. They ensure that the service provided is timely and are professional at all times.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“Deans Court has some of the most reactive and efficient clerks I’ve worked with.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“The clerks could not be more helpful in arranging representation and accommodating specific needs.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“The clerks are knowledgeable, helpful and personable. They are flexible and transparent.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
Deans Court is one of the leading regulatory sets in Manchester and nationally. They have established specialists who have been doing this work for a significant amount of time.
Legal 500, 2024
The clerking is always first class. Matt Gibbons is a huge figure in the Manchester legal market and, as well as offering excellent technical service, is always willing to go the extra mile.
Legal 500, 2024
The clerks are exceptional and will often find ways to rearrange diaries so as to accommodate conferences and hearings at short notice. Matt Gibbons and Andy Flannigan are particularly exceptional in ensuring the smooth running of chambers.
Legal 500, 2024
The clerks are very good, and with last minute instructions, they are helpful and responsive. Pete Kelly is the standout who is strong at grasping what you require and finding solutions.
Legal 500, 2024
Andy Flannigan is particularly excellent, although all the clerks are brilliant at what they do.
Legal 500, 2024
Nothing is too much trouble for the clerks and Pete Kelly is particularly helpful.
Legal 500, 2024
Both Peter Kelly and Steve McCormack are industrious and diligent.
Legal 500, 2024
Matthew Gibbons runs a very tight ship. He is extremely knowledgeable of the industry in general and displays great etiquette.
Legal 500, 2024
All of the clerks are incredibly helpful and understand the urgency of situations that can arise.
Legal 500, 2024
Great clerking and a first choice of chambers
Legal 500, 2024
Andy Flannigan and Matt Gibbons on are the perfect clerks; polite, courteous, personable, helpful, and impactful.
Legal 500, 2024
The clerks at Deans Court Chambers are all very pleasant and helpful, and will try to accommodate short deadlines.
Legal 500, 2024
The clerking team, led by senior clerk Matthew Gibbons, is extremely professional. I go to them because I know I can rely upon them to do what they say they will do.
Chambers and Partners, 2022
The clerks are incredibly helpful and get back to you quickly." "The clerking is excellent; they are very approachable, proactive and provided seamless service during lockdown.
Chambers and Partners, 2022
The clerking service is fantastic. They are all excellent, right from the very juniors all the way up to the senior clerks. They do their utmost to accommodate all your enquiries." The set's senior criminal and regulatory clerk Peter Kelly is "proactive and helpful" and "always goes above and beyond for his clients". They always respond very quickly. Louise McCarthy, the family clerk, goes the extra mile.
Chambers and Partners, 2021
All the clerks are excellent and I am impressed with Pete Kelly in particular.’ ‘Chambers has some of the most helpful clerks in the country who truly go out of their way to assist. Worthy of particular mention, is Steven McCormick who is a true star of the clerks room and manages to ensure that Counsel are prepared despite the last-minute instructions that are typical in this area of work.
Legal 500, 2021
The clerks are approachable, well informed and responsive. The clerks room is organised, efficient and cannot do enough to help. They provide an exemplary service.
Chambers and Partners, 2020
Matthew Gibbons is the senior clerk to chambers. Senior criminal and regulatory clerk Peter Kelly is ‘honest and frank; he is extremely collaborative in a providing immediate responses’, and senior civil and family clerk Andy Flannigan ‘stands out for his professional approach.’ The family clerks include Emma Manning, who ‘never hesitates to help as much as they are able to’, and Louise McCarty, who ‘sets the benchmark for family clerks – she will move heaven and earth if booked counsel goes part-heard and pulls out all the stops to secure a suitable replacement’.
Legal 500, 2020
Lead clerk Matthew Gibbons runs an excellent and really helpful team. They're a very impressive group.
Chambers UK, 2016
The clerking led by senior clerk Matthew Gibbons is first-class. They always respond to phone messages, and get back to us when we have had difficulties. When we have had issues they have always been addressed.
Chambers UK, 2016
The clerks are excellent. They provide constant updates and diary flexibility.
Chambers UK, 2016
From the clerking right the way through, they have always provided me with a 100% fantastic service. Deans Court Chambers are my first choice because I have a clerk I can go to at any point.
Chambers UK, 2016
The clerking team are very personable and very capable. Senior clerk Matthew Gibbons and his team are very efficient and very responsive.
Chambers UK, 2014
Matthew Gibbons leads a clerking team that is very user-friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you.
Chambers UK, 2014
The clerks are well organised and go out of their way to help you.
Chambers UK, 2013
The clerks there are extremely good at accommodating our needs.
Chambers UK, 2013
Clients single out its ‘very effective criminal clerks, who provide excellent service.
Legal 500, 2013
Chambers has a reputation for the highest standards of professionalism, service and response to clients’ needs.
Chambers UK, 2012