‘Ian Spencer is unflappable. He directs operations with aplomb.’
‘Ian Spencer is one of the best clerks. Nothing is too much for him and he will always endeavour to ensure clients’ needs are met.’
‘Ian Spencer is fantastic at being available, approachable, and talking through who might be suitable for certain new matters and the cost range.’
The Legal 500 2025
“Ian Spencer is somebody to be commended. He has such a hold on the work across the whole chambers. He looks after his clients and will only offer someone who is actually suitable for the case.”
“Ian Spencer is one of the best clerks I have worked with. He will go out of his way to assist and knows his barristers inside out.”
‘Ian Spencer is very affable and efficient.’
The Legal 500 2024
Ian has over 20 years of clerking experience and joined Chambers in 2010 as senior clerk when Exchange Chambers first opened in Leeds. Ian is responsible for helping to attract quality barristers to Exchange Chambers, and is committed to an ongoing expansion programme across the North Eastern Circuit. His main focus is practice development, overall diary management, fee negotiation, client care and business development.
With other members of the senior management team and as a member of the executive committee, Ian plays a key role in the implementation of Chambers’ business and development strategy.
Away from Chambers, Ian spends time with his young family. He is a keen cyclist and can be found on the hills of Derbyshire most Sundays.
