Peter joined Gatehouse Chambers in 2022 as a Senior Practice Manager.
Peter is responsible for the management and development of our barristers’ practices, and for the promotion of specialist practice areas, working closely with the Practice Director and Practice Management Team to implement chambers’ wider strategic goals. Alongside the other Senior Practice Managers, Peter is responsible for CDR, Construction, Insurance, Professional Liability, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury.
Peter started his practice management career in 2002. He recently completed a certificate in Leadership and Management certificate with the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Professional associations
Institute of Barristers Clerks
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Oxford Brookes University
PGDip, Legal Practice, University of the West of England
Testimonials
‘Peter Foad is particularly good at ensuring that any queries are dealt with promptly and proactively manages the barristers.’ (Legal 500)
Peter Foad’s ‘depth of experience, friendly manner and effortless charm make him a very popular clerk to work with’. (Legal 500)
‘Peter Foad is a great clerk‘. (Legal 500)
‘The clerks are excellent…and Peter Foad [is] efficient, polite and always available.’ (Legal 500)