In the Clerks’ Room, David Goddard is assisted by Ben Lashmar, Ryan Tunkel, Connor Ward, Louie Millard and Max Shepherd.

Ben has over 25 years clerking experience and is a highly regarded member of the senior clerking team, deputising for David in his absence. He is a qualified member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and also sits on the PILARS management committee, a pro-bono organization that provides free representation to debtors in bankruptcy cases.
Chambers & Partners
‘Ben Lashmar is trusted to recommend the right person for the case and is pragmatic. He is user friendly & very good at getting back to you’.
“is absolutely brilliant and really committed – he will answer the phone any time of the day or night.”
“is the life and soul of chambers”
“enthusiastic, proactive and always on hand to assist with anything that arises.”
Legal 500
‘One to watch’
Ben Lashmar offers an ‘excellent service’ and is ‘always available to speak’.
‘Ben Lashmar is highly regarded by instructing solicitors’.

- B.Lashmar@4stonebuildings.com
- +44 (0)20 7421 3702
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Ryan began his clerking career in 2012 at 4 Stone Buildings. As part of the senior clerking team, he is responsible for the management and strategic development of barristers’ practices across all levels of seniority. Ryan is recognised in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 where he is commended for his work ethic and experience. Ryan’s time in Chambers has provided him with an in-depth knowledge across all of Chambers’ practice areas, allowing him to make considered recommendations suited to clients’ expectations and needs. He has a comprehensive understanding of the court’s listing system within all divisions. Ryan is also a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks.
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, the second junior clerk, is very knowledgeable and experienced.”
“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 is a pleasure to deal with and gets things done”.
‘Ryan Tunkel is excellent – very responsive, and offers assistance whenever required.’
“Ryan Tunkel is highly regarded by solicitors”
- R.Tunkel@4stonebuildings.com
- 0207 421 3704
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Connor joined Chambers in 2019, starting his clerking career at 4 Stone Buildings. He assists the senior clerking team on a daily basis, dealing with email and phone enquiries, liaising with solicitors, managing the diary and allocation of new work. Connor is also responsible for compliance, making sure that solicitors receive the terms and conditions of the Counsel they have instructed. He is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks.
- C.Ward@4stonebuildings.com
- 0207 421 3705
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Louie started his career in 2018 with 11KBW and joined 4 Stone Buildings in 2021. His main responsibilities in chambers include day to day diary management, client liaison, allocation of new work and assisting the senior clerking team.
- L.Millard@4stonebuildings.com
- 0207 421 3700
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Max joined Chambers in 2019. His roles include the transferring of paper to and from court and checking court listings each day, while also assisting the clerking team with diary management, entering up new cases and general administrative duties.
- M.Shepherd@4stonebuildings.com
- 020 7242 5524
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