Sam Penny works closely with James Duncan-Hartill and Maddie Carr as part of a clerking team.

Sam started his clerking career at 4 Pump Court in 2007 and is responsible for the development of Chambers’ domestic and international Construction practice. He is a qualified member of The Institute of Barristers’ Clerks (IBC), having successfully completed the BTEC Advanced Award in Chambers Administration for Barristers’ Clerks. Sam is also one of our contact points for Direct Access enquiries.

“A strong clerking team including Carl Wall, Paul Bloxham, and Sam Penny. They are always looking to provide solutions and accommodate requests wherever possible.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“Sam Penny is excellent.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“Clerks Stewart Gibbs and Sam Penny deserve particular praise.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“Sam Penny is an excellent proactive practice manager.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“Sam Penny is an outstanding clerk who is extremely approachable and passionate in his work. Nothing is too much of an ask for Sam and his responses and follow ups on matters are quick.” (Legal 500, 2025)

“The clerking team understand the commercial realities and context of instructions. Sam Penny, practice manager, is excellent.” (Chambers and Partners, 2025)

“Sam Penny is an outstanding clerk who is extremely approachable and passionate in his work. Nothing is too much of an ask for Sam and his responses and follow ups on matters are quick.” (Chambers and Partners UK Bar, 2024)

‘’Sam Penny is endlessly helpful and leaves no problem or query unresolved. He is extremely capable at understanding what is required from a barrister and matching an appropriate barrister to a matter.”  (Legal 500 Middle East, 2023)

“The clerks are very helpful and quick to react. Sam Penny gets a special mention.” (Chambers and Partners, 2023)

“You get a very good service from the team there. Sam Penny, practice manager, stands out, and they are led really well by senior clerks Stewart Gibson and Carl Wall.” (Chambers and Partners, 2023)

“Excellent clerks – in particular Bill Griffiths and Sam Penny.” (Legal 500, 2023)

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