Clerks & Administration | 187 Chambers Chambers

“The clerking team provides a faultless service and knows the practice of each member inside out. The clerks are easy to deal with and have the wonderful skill of proposing exactly the right barrister.”

Chambers and Partners 2025

“The clerks are extremely helpful and provide a service which goes above and beyond to accommodate and assist.”

Chambers and Partners 2025

“187 is a great set. It has excellent quality counsel and clerks, willing to try to solve issues.”

Legal 500

‘The clerks are professional and always go above and beyond to assist.’

Legal 500

‘They have supportive clerks who always ensure that they provide suitable counsel, often at short notice and on occasions where private funding needs to be discussed, they are very realistic and reasonable in the fees they quote. There are out-of-office contacts should an emergency arise, which is very helpful.’

‘Legal 500 2025

Our experienced and professional clerks’ team, led by John Pyne – Senior Clerk, are happy to help with your enquiry in a friendly and efficient manner.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding the services provided at 187 Chambers, or wish to direct a compliment to a member of the team, we would be happy to hear from you.

Out of hours contact can be made by calling

Steven Wright: 07815 107706

Tom Parker: 07720 326159

John Pyne
Senior Clerk

‘John Pyne is one of the best in the business and certainly one of the nicest. He is a credit to Chambers and has developed a vibrant and talented Clerks Room’ – Legal 500

John joined 187 Chambers as a clerk in 1981 and was appointed to the role of Senior Clerk in 1996.

John is responsible for overseeing the efficient running of Chambers ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service. He is also responsible for the development of barristers’ practices and the management of the clerking team.

Email: johnpyne@187chambers.com
Phone: 020 7430 7300

Steven Wright
Senior Clerk

Steven Wright is responsible for the development and management of Chambers’ practice areas. He commenced his clerking career in 2001.

Steven is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and sits on the Management Committee, where he represents the IBC on the Bar Council International Committee.

‘’Senior clerk Steven Wright, in particular, provides a really excellent service. He’s always responsive and brilliant to work with.” – Chambers & Partners 2025

“Steven Wright is very easy to speak to and seemingly always available. He does very well at his job.” Chambers and Partners

Email: swright@187chambers.com
CJSM: swright@187chambers.com.cjsm.net
Phone: 020 7430 7305

Tom Parker
Deputy Senior Clerk

Tom Parker is a clerk with over 15 years’ experience. He is responsible for assisting Steven Wright, the Senior Clerk, in strategy, business development and management of Chambers. Tom re-joined Chambers as Deputy Senior Clerk in 2024, after previously being employed by Chambers in 2005.

Tom is a member of the Institute of Barrister’s Clerk.

‘Tom Parker is a rising star and is also loved by instructing solicitors’ – Legal 500 2025

Email: tomparker@187chambers.com
CJSM: tomparker@187chambers.com.cjsm.net
Phone: 020 7430 7306 / 07720 326 159

Theresa Tyler
Senior Practice Manager

Theresa joined Chambers in 2001 and has responsibility for the management of the diary and the development and maintenance of client relationships.

Prior to joining Chambers Theresa worked for over 20 years for a criminal defence solicitors in South East London.

Email: ttyler@187chambers.com
CJSM: ttyler@187chambers.com.cjsm.net
Phone: 020 7430 7304

Steph Shaylor
Practice Manager

Steph joined 187 Chambers in November 2017 having previously worked for a firm of solicitors in Essex.

Steph has responsibility for the management of the diary and the development and maintenance of client relationships. She also manages and posts regular updates to the website and Chambers’ social media pages.

Email: stephanieshaylor@187chambers.com
CJSM: stephanieshaylor@187chambers.com.cjsm.net
Phone: 020 7430 7301

Seb Oswiecimka
Assistant Practice Manager

Seb joined 187 in October 2023 having previously worked for the CPS and a civil set of Chambers.

Email: sebastian@187chambers.com
CJSM: sebastian@187chambers.com.cjsm.net
Phone: 020 7430 7310

Jo Haigh
Fees Clerk

Jo has been a clerk for over 25 years and has experience of working in two other criminal sets.

She was a diary clerk at 2 Pump Court before joining 187 Chambers in July 2014 following the merger of both Chambers and is responsible for all aspects of Chambers’ prosecution billing including aged debt.

Email: johaigh@187chambers.com
Phone: 020 7430 7307