Andrew Bisbey joins Cornerstone Barristers to lead clerking

Cornerstone Barristers grabs a long-serving clerk, steadying leadership after recent exits and reshuffles.

Appointment lands at Cornerstone Barristers

• Andrew Bisbey steps in as senior clerk at Cornerstone Barristers.
• He arrives straight from No5 Barristers’ Chambers.

Deep roots at No5 Barristers’ Chambers

• He logged over 20 years at the Birmingham-based set.
• He last handled planning and environment work as clerking director.
• He worked closely with Tony McDaid and Danny Griffiths.

Recent clerking turnover context

• Julian Hawes exited after a brief senior clerk stint.
• Hawes shifted to McNair International.
• Eliot Langsdorf left earlier for Gatehouse Chambers.

New role and internal lineup

• Bisbey supports members and clients across the set.
• He backs CEO Nadia Biles Davies.
• He leads practice management with Daryl Hughes, Daniel Gatt, and George Regan.

Leadership reaction from the top

• James Findlay KC and Robin Green praised his leadership history.
• They took over chamber leadership in July 2025.

Backfill at No5

• Marc Forrest-Thomas replaces Bisbey at No5 Barristers’ Chambers.
• The change follows growth across the Midlands, London, and Bristol.