Glenn’s career as a clerk began in 1998 at 7KBW. Since then, he has worked at Essex Court Chambers and Henderson Chambers, until he joined Devereux Chambers in November 2006 as Practice Manager.
Glenn was appointed Senior Practice Manager in 2011. In this role, Glenn assisted Vince Plant in all clerking matters, regularly promoting chambers and its members through various marketing activities and seminars.
Glenn was appointed as Director of Clerking and Business Development in 2023.
Glenn's client service has been recognised by the leading directories:
"Glenn Billenness is incredibly dedicated and responsive and sets high standards for his team." - Chambers UK 2025
“Glenn Billenness embodies the Devereux ethos of hardworking, friendly, efficient and helpful, upwards, downwards and sideways and this appears to have infused his team, making them all collectively reliable and a delight”. - Solictor Client
"The clerks are a joy to work with; they really know their barristers and are full of helpful recommendations. Glenn Billenness and Cyrus Biggs head a very talented, attentive team." - Legal 500 2025
"Glenn Billenness is exceptional and sets high standards." - Legal 500 2025
"Glenn Billenness is always extremely helpful and responsive." - Legal 500 2025
"Glenn Billeness knows our needs and makes the right recommendations for us, always going the extra mile." - Legal 500 2024
"The clerks, Glenn Billeness in particular, are proactive and have a great understanding of their barristers; matching needs with experience perfectly in all of their recommendations." - Legal 500 2024
"Glenn Billeness is fantastic. He is responsive, a delight to work with and always happy to try and accommodate urgent requests." - Legal 500 2024
"Glenn Billeness is excellent." - Legal 500 2024
Outside of chambers Glenn’s interests include football, cricket and golf.
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