NEW BARRISTERS' CLERK APPOINTEDPosted by: Gavin Green08-Oct-2008Mark Laurence has been appointed and granted a licence as an approved clerk. Mark took over from the former clerk Peter Roberts who retired on 30 June 2008.
Mark is well known around legal circles to many barristers, solicitors and legal personnel after almost 31 years in the legal arena. He started as a Clerk of Courts working at numerous magistrates' courts then was seconded in 1981 to help set up the Criminal Trial Listing Directorate as an independent body responsible for the listing of criminal trials in the Supreme and County Courts.
Mark commenced working as assistant clerk to Peter Roberts in November 1987 and has continued in that position until his appointment. He also worked in the financial services industry from 2001 to 2003 as a risk planner, providing advice to lawyers. Mark has a thorough knowledge of the courts, barristers and solicitors' practices as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the law and its operations and disposition. Also he knows the legal structures in place to give informed communication to help the courts in case flow management.
Mark states that he is well aware of the need for change to bring clerking services into the 21st century, for example, the use of electronic payment systems and fee collection systems to facilitate multiple payment options including eftpos and credit card collection.
Mark's list is open to applications from barristers and solicitors and adopts an equal opportunity policy.
The List is now known as Laurence's List, Clerk P, Lower Ground Floor, Owen Dixon Chambers West.
Mediations
Retired Court of Appeal Judge, Stephen Charles QC is now available to act as a Mediator or Arbitrator. Full details will be provided on enquiry with Mark Laurence.
Methods of Payment
Payment facilities available for supply of counsel on this list include:- Cheque or Money Order, Cash (in person), Direct Credit (EFT), VISA*, MasterCard* and AMEX*.
*these payments can also be made over the phone.
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