4–5 Gray’s Inn Square appoints Stephen Somerville as Director of International Development
4–5 Gray’s Inn Square has appointed Stephen Somerville as its first Director of International Development, reflecting Chambers’ rapid growth in cross-border and international work and its commitment to expanding its global presence.
The newly created role follows a significant increase in overseas instructions and will see Stephen lead a coordinated strategy across key international markets, working closely with members and the clerking team to deepen relationships with international clients, law firms and referrers.
Stephen has been with 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square for over seven years and has played a central role in developing Chambers’ international profile, including building relationships with firms and clients across the globe.
Rupert Beloff, Joint Head of Chambers, said:
“Stephen’s appointment is about positioning 4–5 as a genuinely international set. Our work is increasingly cross-border, and this new role ensures we are proactively building the relationships and infrastructure needed to support our clients and our growing international practice.”
Emily Martin, Senior Clerk, added:
“Stephen has already built many of the relationships that now drive our international work. Formalising his role allows us to move from organic growth to a structured, targeted international strategy that will strengthen Chambers’ profile and client base worldwide.”
Stephen Somerville commented:
“I am delighted to take on this exciting new role at a time when there are significant opportunities for Chambers internationally. We have outstanding expertise across a range of practice areas, and I look forward to working closely with members and the clerking team to further develop our presence in key overseas markets and build lasting relationships with international clients.”
