Head of Business Development and Marketing – Marie Sparkes

Date: 1 October 2021

We are pleased to announce that Marie Sparkes has been promoted to Head of Business Development and Marketing with effect from 1 October.

Marie joined Keating in 2015 following 7 years at another commercial barristers chambers. She has been integral to Keating’s marketing and business development success over the last 6 years. In addition to her work at Keating, she is one of the founders of the Marketing in Chambers network group, has a degree in law and is currently undertaking a Level 6 diploma in professional marketing.

Alison Crosland, Chief Operating Officer at Keating said “Marie is an asset to Chambers and I’m delighted that she is taking on this role. I look forward to working with her to continue to enhance Chambers’ marketing and business development expertise.” Marie will also work closely with Keating’s barristers and clerks across marketing and business development activity and strategy.  Declan Redmond, Director of Clerking at Keating, said “This is a well-deserved promotion for Marie who has shown her ability to innovate in building profile and visibility for Keating.”