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Michelle has over 30 years experience at Senior Management level. Between 1990 and 2012 she was employed as Senior Clerk at Doughty Street Chambers and then 3 Raymond Buildings. She joined 36 Crime in January 2013.
She leads the criminal clerking team and has overall responsibility for the operational needs, support and development of the 36 Crime team, all its members and its staff.
Michelle has undertaken the Bar Council direct access training course for clerks and can assist with any enquiries.
She is a member of the Legal Practice Managers Association and the Institute of Barristers Clerks.
She is a committee member of Women in Criminal Law.
Testimonials
Legal 500 2025
‘The clerking team is second to none. Michelle Simpson runs a tight ship which results in excellent service. You cannot go wrong with the 36 Group.’
‘Michelle Simpson leads an extraordinarily professional clerks’ room, which manages a crime team that reaches across the country, covering almost every circuit. The clerks are responsive and friendly, and always straightforward to deal with.’
‘Michelle Simpson is one of the best clerks in London.’
‘Michelle Simpson leads an impressive team who are always keen to assist and find solutions to any problem.’
Legal 500 2023
‘The senior clerk Michelle Simpson always goes above and beyond to try and accommodate the solicitors’ demands.
‘Excellent service offered by the clerks’ room. Michelle Simpson is a real asset to chambers, will go out of her way & beyond expectations to assist’
‘The 36 Group is very helpful, very accommodating, always keeping us up to date, constant communication, offering training programs and legal updates.’
Legal 500 2022
‘The clerks room is professional and trust worthy. All the clerks are quick thinkers and creative problem solvers.’
‘Fantastic. Michelle Simpson and Lloyd Hawkins are stand out clerks.’
‘The Clerks are highly efficient and professional. A high calibre fast moving team.’