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Ped McKinstry

Practice Manager (Family & COP)
  • Ped McKinstry will always try and assist you and will respond to any requests or queries promptly.

    Legal 500 (2026)
  • Ped McKinstry, Austin Brock-Clements, and Jake Speed are all excellent clerks with a friendly approach who go out of their way to accommodate specific requests. They are all extremely helpful and accommodating

    Legal 500 (2026)
  • The clerks are very experienced, helpful, and skilled in their work. Ped McKinstry and Jake Speed are both highly efficient and helpful and go the extra mile.

    Legal 500 (2025)
  • The clerks room is one of the best in the North West. Ped McKinstry is a clerk amongst clerks! He always wants to help and he knows his barristers and who suits what case.

    Legal 500 (2024)
  • Main clerk Ped McKinstry is excellent and always available.

    Chambers UK Bar (2024)

Ped is the Practice Manager for the Family Team and has been responsible for overseeing their success and growth over the last decade. Under Ped’s leadership, the Family Team as it has increased its market presence within the Northern Circuit and gained rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

Ped utilises a knowledgeable, honest and efficient approach to clerking along with a deep understanding of the talent of Counsel to provide effective service to his clients. He is always happy to arrange bespoke seminars covering a wide range of topics and also social events for clients on a large or small scale.

In November 2011 and alongside his work, Ped completed a BTEC Advanced Award in Chambers Administration passing with a mark of Distinction. During 2021/22 he also completed an ILM Level 4 in Managing & Leading People Performance

Away from Chambers Ped can often be found reminiscing of the halcyon days when Man United were actually good, relaxing by taking his frustrations out on an innocent Golf Ball of a weekend or travelling with his partner. However the recent birth of their baby boy in 2023 will likely change the above priorities in life somewhat as he negotiates life as a dad.

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