Tony George

Senior Criminal Clerk

"Ben, James and Tony are very helpful clerks." "The clerking team is great – Tony George, Ben Harfield and James May will do their utmost to ensure that booked counsel can attend the hearing and that conferences are booked on a convenient date and at a convenient time for clients."

Legal 500 2024

"‘The clerking team are friendly and approachable."

Legal 500, 2023

Tony George leads our Criminal Clerking Team and is responsible for the day-to-day running of our criminal barristers and clerks from our base in Winchester. Tony is perfectly well placed to provide recommendations for your particular case and to discuss booking the most suitable barrister for your job. Tony welcomes enquires in respect of your clients who are serving in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces in respect of Courts Martials and he is able to help with applications to parole boards.

Tony joined us from a set in London over 15 years ago and brings over 30 years’ experience in clerking. Tony is responsible for the distribution of work, the running of the criminal diary, fee negotiation, billing and practice development. He is also very much involved in the promotion and marketing of our Criminal Team.