Staff

Michael is the Civil Aged Debt Manager.

Michael joined Doughty Street Chambers in September 2012. Previously he worked as the Fees Clerk in a leading family law set for 7 years. Michael has been clerking in various areas of law since 1976.

Over the last 12 years Michael’s career has concentrated purely on fee collection. His experience in clerking has given him a great understanding of how matters progress and assists him in relation to when matters should be chased.

Terry is the Crime Aged Debt Manager.

Terry joined Doughty Street in 2009.

Terry commenced his career in the legal sector working in the court department at Thompson Solicitors.  Prior to that he worked at Field Court Chambers as a criminal clerk and at Francis Taylor Buildings.

In his spare time Terry enjoys sports including boxing and playing golf and loves to travel.

Norman is a Civil Aged Debt Manager.

Norman Joined Doughty Street in Jun 2013 having previously worked in chambers undertaking all aspects of common law. Norman has been clerking since 1972.  His previous role as a Senior Clerk is invaluable experience for his current role.

Matt is the Civil Aged Debt Administrator and is led by Michael Sweeney.

His responsibilities include monitoring and chasing any aged debt fees and queries for the Civil team.

He joined Doughty Street Chambers in November 2016. 

Outside of work, Matt’s interests include many sports such as Football and Boxing and enjoys general socialising.

Andreas is the Head of Finance and has overall responsibility for Chambers' finance functions.

Andreas joined Chambers in September 2008.

He trained in a small accountancy practice becoming a Client Manager responsible for a range of clients ensuring that their financial affairs were handled correctly and in a timely fashion. Andreas then became the Finance Manager for a thriving Central London firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. When they were taken over, he became  Regional Financial Controller for the London and Cambridge offices.

He is a qualified ACCA accountant and has a BA (Hons) in History.

Beverly is the Finance Assistant.

She is responsible for the day to day element of purchase ledger activities, together with various other financial administration duties.

Beverly joined Chambers in February 2009, having come from a finance background in various industry sectors.

Shahin is a Finance Assistant.

She joined Chambers in 2018.

Maurice joined Doughty Street in September 2014 to lead its newly restructured criminal clerking team.  He has since taken overall responsibility for the business development and marketing of all Doughty Street's practice areas.  He is involved in managing our key client programme, and is the main point of contact for new business.  In particular, he designs solutions for clients who require multi-disciplinary advice, collating teams of barristers from our various practice areas, and he fosters strategic partnerships with clients for developing mutually beneficial revenue streams.

Maurice will be pleased to advise solicitors in private practice, in-house counsel, accountants, and other professionals seeking to instruct barristers directly, on suitable choices of counsel and on fees.  He is always interested to have feedback on the service our barristers and clerks provide to our clients.   

Prior to joining Doughty Street he spent five and a half years working at a 2 Hare Court (the Chambers of Jonathan Laidlaw QC), a leading criminal and regulatory set, which he joined from a UK-listed global recruitment company where he sourced partners and associates for City and International firms.  Before that he worked for a firm of specialist fraud solicitors. He graduated in English and Law from the University of Cambridge, and is a member of the Legal Practice Managers' Association, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and the Financial Services Lawyers' Association.  The 2016 Chambers & Partners Guide says of him that he "is hailed as a fabulous asset to any chambers."  The 2017 Guide notes he "attracts high praise from sources", "is very business-minded, and [is] a massive credit to Doughty Street."

Peter is the Business Development Manager for the North of England.

Based out of our Manchester offices, Peter develops new relationships for Chambers whilst reinforcing existing ones.

Peter joined Doughty Street in 2018.

Peter benefits from having many years' experience clerking at a leading set in his native North East.

Elina is the Marketing Executive.

She is responsible for maintaining our website, promotion of seminars and supporting the new marketing strategy.

Elina joined Doughty Street Chambers in May 2017 following her previous role as Marketing Executive for a B2B conference company. Her background is in events and social media management.

She currently holds a diploma in Social Media and Digital Marketing.

Elina was born and raised in South East London and is a lifelong AFC Wimbledon supporter.

Sandy is the Library Manager.

She is responsible for the development of Chambers’ legal information, our library and maintaining the internal current awareness services. She also offers paralegal support to the practitioners and is responsible for the production of the Doughty Street Human Rights Bulletin.

Sandy joined chambers in 2008 having worked previously as the legal resources manager for a city law firm.  Previously Sandy was the EU Publications and Information Manager for Lexis Nexis.

Sandy has a law degree and various postgraduate diplomas including EU Social Policy; Women and the Law; and International Law.

Louise is the Chambers Librarian.

Louise works with Sandy in controlling and developing the operation of Chambers’ library, including research facilities and the preparation of court bundles.

Joined Doughty Street in August 2015.

Louise is a graduate in European Humanities with Classical Studies and also holds an MA in Library and Information Studies. She has a varied background in legal library management and information administration having worked at the British Dental Association, a range of large city law firms and within the financial services sector.

Cherno is the Head of Facilities. He is responsible for the day to day management of all Chambers facilities and administrative functions.

Cherno joined Doughty Street Chambers in September 2014 following his previous role as a Public Law Paralegal at a Top 20 ‘Magic Circle’ City Law Firm. Prior to this, between 2009 and 2013, Cherno enjoyed various roles at Doughty Street Chambers as a Junior Clerk, Legal Researcher and Administrator.

He currently holds an LLB Hons Degree in Law and an LLM Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property Law.

He was born and educated in The Gambia and has a great passion for film and theatre, as well as a strong devotion to various charitable organisations in both the UK and The Gambia.

Mia joined Doughty Street Chambers in September 2018 having previously worked as a Director of HR and Operations at Garden Court Chambers.

Mia’s overall responsibility encompasses managing all aspects of chambers’ operations including human resources, facilities, IT and library and research functions.

Executive Assistant

Olivia is the Human Resources Executive Assistant.

Olivia’s role is to assist and support the Chief Executive with special projects, human resources and administrative processes. Some of her main responsibilities include planning pupil processes, managing HR files and supporting recruitment. 

Olivia joined Doughty Street Chambers in August 2017 after graduating with a Philosophy degree from Lancaster University. 

Cynthia is the Front of House Supervisor.

She heads the Reception team which is responsible for front of house, switchboard and meeting room facilities.

Cynthia joined Chambers in January 2006.

Eunice is a Receptionist.

Eunice joined Chambers' staff in July 2007.

Reece is an Office Assistant.

He works closely with the Criminal team to ensure the smooth running of the daily operations of Chambers. His responsibilities include organising incoming and outgoing mail, distributing and collecting papers to and from courts.

Reece joined Doughty Street Chambers in September 2016.

Outside of work Reece enjoys keeping fit and socialising with friends.