Michael Corrigan retires from chambers
6th January 2021
Head of Credit Control and former Senior Clerk, Michael Corrigan (pictured here) has announced his retirement at the age of 70 from 3PB Barristers, having started in the Temple in 1968 as a junior clerk. Prior to joining 3PB in 2006, he was the Senior Clerk for 25 years in a busy Common Law set in the Temple in London. 3PB are arranging a celebratory dinner for Michael, once the pandemic restrictions allow.
Michael was appointed Head of 3PB’s Credit Control team in 2012, when the team was formally created and based in the national chambers’ Bournemouth office, with overall responsibility for the collection of fees for all members of chambers.
David Berkley QC, 3PB’s Head of Chambers, said : “We wish to thank him for all his labours, his emails (most of them!) but most importantly his warmth, smile and great nature. He definitely brightens every room. Many thanks from all of us.”
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