Tony Morrissey
Warrington,Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with considerable expertise and track record in Client Relationship Management and Business Development. Excellent Employee Management skills to promote and enhance individual personal development of colleagues. Displays significant proficiency in nurturing strong working relationships with existing client contacts and developing new partnerships to fulfill strategic aims.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Clerking
Nine Chambers
Manchester, Greater Manchester
1997.07 - 2025.12
- Responsible for Business development and marketing of 110 Barristers Including 9 Kings Counsel across 6 Practice Groups.
- Responsible for drafting Business Plan to increase Chambers profile of Chambers within legal community and increase Chambers growth and Income. (Growth 55% increase, Income 66% increase).
- Monitoring and supporting Practice Management Team Leaders with business development strategies and conducting quarterly review meetings.
- Responsible for drafting tender submissions and presentations for new Insurer contracts - Successfully appointed onto six large Insurer panels.
- Actively promoting Chambers and building relationships to secure new work through attending networking and marketing events with Senior Partners and Insurance Managers within legal industry.
- Responsible for compliance and procedures ensuring all work complies with regulatory standards and managing operational procedures.
- Attend monthly Management Committee meetings and provide quarterly MI reports.
- Standing Member of Chambers Nine Lives Community Foundation. Responsible for arranging quarterly meetings and provide internal and external communication regarding updates in relation to themed local groups and organisations who have benefited from funds raised.
Senior Diary Manager
18 St John Street Chambers
Manchester, Great Manchester
1990.06 - 1997.06
- Managing practices and diaries of 70 Barristers -effective work allocation and diary management.
- Supporting Member's professional development - practice reviews and offering guidance and support and providing client feedback.
- Established fee negotiator across all practice groups.
- Key contact for instructing solicitors and clients, advising on availability and suitability.
- Responsible for business development initiatives and client relationship management.
- Attending networking and marketing events to promote and represent Chambers.
Junior Barristers Clerk
Martins Bank Building
Liverpool, Merseyside
1986.10 - 1990.05
- Responsible for administration and practice management of 55 Barristers.
- Enhancing member professional development - performing practice reviews and supplying support and guidance.
- Negotiating Barristers fees which reflect work done and complex issues involved.
- Act as key liaison for instructing solicitors and clients, offering advice on availability and suitability.
- Support and attend Chambers marketing and networking events and cement strong client relationships.
Junior Clerk
Oriel Chambers
Liverpool, Merseyside
1984.09 - 1986.09
- Administration support of 45 Barristers - photocopying, printing, scanning, filing and managing correspondence in and out.
- Accompanying Barristers to court, delivering papers and managing courier service.
- Diary Management - Updating Barristers diaries with hearings and conferences. Entering new cases on Chambers computer platform.
- Court Liaison - lodging skeleton arguments, authorities and case documents with court.
- Answering incoming calls and dealing with client expectations.
Education
GCSEs X8 (Including English Language, Mathematics And English Law) -
St Augustine's of Canterbury High School
Liverpool 1978.09 - 1984.04
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Business development
- Employee management
- Community relations
Affiliations
- Member of the LDWA (Long Distance Walking Association)
- Keen Cyclist and a member of Ride Warrington / Ride Liverpool
- Active Gym member of Live Wire and Novice Padel player
- Follow Warrington Wolves (Was a season ticket holder for 15 years) and Liverpool Football Club
Accomplishments
Honorary Member of the Manchester Claims Association (former Secretary for 16 years) Professional Organisation to bring together members of the legal profession across all sectors by providing training and social events
School Governor for 12 years at St Paul of the Cross in Burtonwood in my capacity as Vice Chair
Effective fund raiser for numerous charities in the past including Nine Lives, Brake, Wood Street Mission, Alzheimer's Society, Francis House Children's Hospice. Money raised by Long Distance challenge events, Corporate Black Tie Dinners and golf days.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Clerking
Nine Chambers
1997.07 - 2025.12
Senior Diary Manager
18 St John Street Chambers
1990.06 - 1997.06
Junior Barristers Clerk
Martins Bank Building
1986.10 - 1990.05
Junior Clerk
Oriel Chambers
1984.09 - 1986.09
GCSEs X8 (Including English Language, Mathematics And English Law) -
St Augustine's of Canterbury High School
1978.09 - 1984.04