Rob is now entering his 4th decade as a clerk. Having started his career in the Temple, he moved to St John’s in 2005. He is responsible for the operational and strategic development of the Commercial and Chancery Practice Group as well as marketing, business development and the overall smooth running of the team, ensuring clients are provided with a first class service.

He is a member of the LPMA and a qualified member of the Institute of Barrister’s Clerks. As a former elected member of the Management Board of the IBC, he chaired the 2012 Annual Conference. He is an accredited Mediator. In addition he sits on various court user groups, attends judicial liaison meetings and has close links with the Bristol Civil Justice Centre. He is also a former LEA (Local Education Authority) appointed school governor.

Rob is assisted by a first class clerking team, which includes Paul Bennett, Simon Lyons and Paul Nuttall.

  • “The clerking team is exceptional and second to none. Paul Bennett, Simon Lyons and Rob Bocock, in particular, are fantastic.” Chambers UK 2026
  • One of the reasons I use St John’s a lot is because of the clerks. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall and Rob Bocock are in charge, and they are easy to get hold of and efficient.” Chambers UK 2026
  • “Paul Bennett and Rob Bocock are both excellent. They are responsive and they understand the instructing solicitor’s requirements.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks are exceptional and second to none. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are excellent, helpful, and incredible at what they.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “The clerks at St John’s chambers are the best around. They are personable, always willing to help, and quick to turn around any queries. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are particularly excellent.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “Simon Lyons, Paul Bennett and practice manager Rob Bocock are good clerks who are all very friendly.” Chambers UK 2025
  • “The clerks are commercial, practical and most importantly, quick. In particular, Simon Lyons, who is extremely helpful, Paul Nuttall, who is very efficient, and Rob Bocock who runs the team, are excellent. The clerks team at St Johns makes it easy to use this set.” The Legal 500, 2024
  • “Rob Bocock is a star clerk.” The Legal 500, 2023
  • “The clerks are understanding and responsive, and are always happy to look for a solution to any issue that might arise.” “They always provide a very good service with prompt and helpful responses.”  Legal 500, 2023
  • The clerks, particularly Paul Bennett, practice team leader, Simon Lyons, practice team leader, and Rob Bocock, practice manager, are exceptional. They are responsive, accommodating and will always go above and beyond to provide the best possible service.”  Chambers UK, 2023