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Bernard Hayward

As Practice Director, Bernard has overall responsibility of running Chambers and should always be your first point of call should you wish to discuss any management issues. Bernard took over leadership of Chambers in 2012 after having been Senior Clerk in another London common law set.

Prior to that he managed a solicitor’s firm, clerked in another top London Chambers and worked for the CPS. His 30 years, in different aspects of the business, has given him an invaluable wealth of experience. In addition, having worked in corporate hospitality for many years he also gained experience of different business models.

Bernard takes great pride in having built very strong relations with the region’s solicitors in the time he has been here and his drive is to treat all Chambers clients fairly and with professional courtesy.

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Cody Airinei

Cody heads up our Crime Team in Chambers. He has the responsibility of managing the commitments of the team and ensuring our clients are provided with the appropriate Counsel for each case.

Cody was previously the deputy listing officer at Exeter Crown Court so has invaluable experience and knowledge of how our local court and the criminal courts generally operate. He utilises his strong relations with the courts to enable effective practice management within the team.

Cody is your first port of call for any criminal case related enquiries.

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Tracey Gale

Tracey heads up both our Civil and Family Teams in Chambers. She has the responsibility of managing the commitments of both her teams and ensuring our clients are provided with the appropriate Counsel for each case.

With more than 15 years in the legal system and having joined us after her role as a listing officer for the Courts Service she has invaluable experience of how the legal framework operates and utilises her strong relations with the courts to her advantage. Tracey will be your first point of call for any initial enquiries relating to fee estimates.

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