Denney has a wealth of experience and has previously been a Partner in a Defence Practice. Denney was the President of the Law Society in Sheffield before joining Chambers at the end of July 2024. Denney is a Grade 2 Prosecutor and also speaks Cantonese fluently.

Clarkson comes with the full skill set to represent clients of all backgrounds right across the full spectrum of criminal work, having spent 25 years in defence practice, including: • 20 years’ experience of court advocacy as a Solicitor. • 15 years’ experience of Advocacy in Higher Courts (Criminal). • 5 years’ experience of managing a criminal law firm as a Director. • 19 years’ experience of managing training of Solicitors. • Specialist in defence of juvenile defendants. • Having spent two years training as an Accountant he has a keen eye for Fraud cases. Clarkson has represented clients in respect of the most serious offences including: Murder, Rape, Serious Assault, Firearms, Riot, Violent Disorder, Terrorism, Blackmail, Kidnap, Serious Fraud, Serious Drugs Conspiracies, Robbery, Burglary, Arson, Theft and many more. Clarkson is respected among his peers and has a significant client following, having established himself over many years right across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. This is due in no small part to his ability to put those in his company at ease, enabling his clients to have complete confidence in his work. Clarkson never over-promises, but is always in the habit of delivering!

Mark was the In House Counsel at Wilford Smith Solicitors before joining Chambers on 1st September 2025. He is a Criminal Specialist and he accepts all aspects of Criminal work. He is a Grade 2 Prosecutor.