Robert Leonard joined chambers in 1994 during a gap year after successfully completing a BTEC National at Brockenhurst college: he liked it and has been here ever since. In that time he has worked his way through the ranks to become our practice director for the family team across the whole of chambers. Rob has a very detailed understanding of both chambers and our clients needs, he can offer detailed information and guidance on any aspect of the family team and its members.
Rob prides himself on his enthusiastic, “can do approach” and is always happy to go the extra mile for clients.
Outside of chambers Rob is a keen follower of the varying fortunes of Southampton football club and attends as many live music events as possible.
- The Legal 500 - Included Clerk 2026
Recommendations
"The clerks are very good - in particular, Sarah Jenkin, practice manager, and Rob Leonard, senior clerk. Nothing is too much trouble and calls are returned promptly."
Chambers and Partners 2025
“Robert Leonard, practice director, and the team are great. They are always on hand and great in a crisis. They are friendly and welcoming and are always willing to go the extra mile.”
Chambers and Partners 2023
"The knowledge and experience of the barristers with the support of their clerking team is extraordinary." "The clerks are excellent and trustworthy in their recommendations." "The clerking at 3PB is excellent. The clerks are efficient and proactive. They work well as a team and give second-to-none customer service." Robert Leonard and Ian Charlton are the family practice directors.
Chambers and Partners 2021
Client service: "In the professionalism of their clerking and the range of counsel available, I have never failed to be impressed by 3PB." "They are well organised and forward-thinking." "My overall impression is excellent, from clerks to counsel and everything in between. They have fantastic teamwork." Robert Leonard and Ian Charlton are family practice directors.
Chambers and Partners 2020
'The clerks' room is excellent. Ian Charlton, Gemma Hyett, Rob Leonard and Philip Jones are exceptional and will do anything they can to help and are very approachable.'
'Ian Charlton and Rob Leonard are class acts. They go the extra mile on availability as well as fee negotiation. You feel like you have a genuine relationship with them. They really look after you.'
'The clerks' room is excellent. Ian Charlton, Gemma Hyett, Robert Leonard and Philip Jones are exceptional. They will do anything they can to help and are very approachable.'
'The clerks, especially Sarah Jenking and Rob Leonard, are top tier. They go above and beyond to help.'
'Rob Leonard runs the ship as if there are 36 hours in the day.'
'Ian Charlton, Gemma Hyett, Rob Leonard and Philip Jones are exceptional.'
Legal 500 UK Bar 2026
'3PB has stand-out clerks - Sarah Jenking and Rob Leonard, who always go above and beyond.'
'Rob Leonard is great.'
'Sarah Jenking goes out of her to be accommodating and is super responsive. Rob Leonard is extremely personable and good at managing difficult situations.'
'Rob Leonard and Tom Cox are both excellent, helpful and responsive.'
'Rob Leonard and Sarah Jenking are always cheerful, knowledgeable, helpful, efficient and great role models for clerks.'
'Both Ian Charlton and Robert Leonard are brilliant, nothing is ever too much for them.'
Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
‘Rob Leonard is amazing and nothing is too much trouble.’
Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
Robert Leonard is an excellent role model for his team of clerks and is very supportive‘.
Legal 500 UK Bar 2022
“Rob Leonard is a good head clerk, very approachable and always has a ‘can do’ attitude.”
Legal 500 UK Bar 2021
‘runs a tight ship and will always bend over backwards when solicitors need counsel at short notice’
Legal 500 UK Bar 2020