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.

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 second junior clerk Ryan Tunkel. He’s very responsive, has quick turnaround times and knows what’s going on.”

Legal 500

“Ryan Tunkel deserves particular mention. He builds a relationship with instructing solicitors and ensures that any queries or requirements are addressed quickly and efficiently. He is heavily relied on by Counsel, and therefore instructing solicitors, to maintain a good relationship with the Court meaning that urgent applications run smoothly.”

“Ryan Tunkel in particular is a real asset to the set.”

“Ryan Tunkel is a pleasure to deal with and gets things done”.