"Exceptionally experienced senior clerk John Grimmer 'continues to excel and run a very professional set, which he does with aplomb'."
Legal 500 2019
"John is a very experienced Clerk who enjoys the respect of the profession."
Chambers UK 2019
"John Grimmer is the Alex Ferguson of the Bar, he has been around forever and overseen progression over the years, always maintaining real quality which is not easy to do."
Chambers UK 2018
"The doyen of clerks and an institution in the clerking world."
Chambers UK 2018
"Legendary senior clerk John Grimmer" is described by clients as "one of the key clerks at the Criminal Bar and second to none."
Chambers UK 2017
John Grimmer joined Chambers in 1975, and was appointed Senior Clerk in 1984.
In addition, John served as Clerk to the Attorney General of England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1997-1999.
John was shortlisted for “Senior Clerk of the Year” at the Chambers & Partners Awards 2022.
In September 2016, The Legal 500 shortlisted John for ‘Senior Clerk of the Year’.
In September 2015, The Legal 500 shortlisted John for ‘Senior Clerk of the Year’.
In Autumn 2014, Acquisition International named John as ‘UK Senior Clerk of the Year’.
In Autumn 2013, Acquisition International names John as their ‘UK Senior Clerk of the Year’.
Practice Areas
Committed to all aspects of Criminal and Regulatory law, 2BR advises and represents clients in a wide variety of proceedings and investigations, from high profile Fraud and Murder, to Health & Safety and Professional proceedings.
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