Maitland announces new senior leadership roles

We are delighted to announce that from 16 December 2024 our senior clerking team will take on a new shape with enhanced roles.

John Wiggs becomes our Director of Clerking, with overall responsibility for business development and the commercial strategy of Chambers.

Robert Penson and Luke Irons become our Joint Senior Clerks, with day-to-day management of our clerking operations.

Warmest congratulations to all three of them.

Head of Chambers Michael Gibbon KC: “We are delighted to be able to make these well-deserved promotions of John, Robert and Luke, who serve Chambers with such distinction. We look forward to continued growth and a vibrant and dynamic future as they take on their new roles”.

The legal directories:-

“John Wiggs is exceptional - always responsive, amenable and understanding” Chambers UK

“John Wiggs is a legend, outstanding” Legal 500

“Robert Penson is the perfect clerk” Chambers UK

“Robert Penson is brilliant – very helpful and always willing to go the extra mile” Legal 500

“Luke Irons is always willing to go the extra mile” Legal 500

“Luke Irons is really lovely to work with” Legal 500