Ryan Tunkel

Ryan joined chambers in 2012 and in 2025 became Joint Senior Clerk alongside Ben Lashmar.

He is responsible for leading the Practice Management team and overseeing the strategic development of chambers, both domestically and internationally. Ryan also takes an active role in Chambers’ marketing and client relationships.

Ryan’s time in Chambers has provided him with an in-depth knowledge across all our practice areas, allowing him to make considered recommendations, suited to clients’ expectations and needs.

Ryan is Chambers’ Pro Bono Champion.

Legal 500

‘Led by the excellent Ryan Tunkel, the clerks are a pleasure to work with and view their job as being part of the legal team.’

‘Ryan Tunkel is an absolute star. He is brilliant at understanding the client’s needs and nothing is too much trouble. He is the best clerk that we deal with.’

‘Ryan Tunkel and Ben Lashmar are the best in the business. Approachable, helpful and honest. They play a big part in ensuring counsel availability and managing client expectations. Conversations on fees are easy and transparent – an absolute must. They add a lot of value to the entire experience of instructing a barrister at 4SB.’

Chambers and Partners

‘Commercial, responsive and pragmatic, they are exactly what you want from a clerking team. Ryan Tunkel stands out as a shining example of this.’

‘Ryan Tunkel is brilliant. He’s measured but his client service is really at the forefront.’

‘Another standout is Ryan Tunkel. He’s very responsive, has quick turnaround times and knows what’s going on.’