Alex Calder – Senior Practice Manager
Alex began his clerking career in 2013 at Erskine Chambers and has continued to progress from junior clerk to Second Junior Clerk and has now been promoted to Senior Practice Manager in May 2022.
As Senior Practice Manager, Alex’s role involves all aspects of practice management including work allocation, fee negotiation, business development and the overall development of members’ practices.
Alex is one of the Pro Bono Champions, he manages the actions outlined in The Framework, and highlights pro bono opportunities or initiatives in Chambers. He is also a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks.
What the directories say:
“Alex Calder is excellent. He is very helpful and provides timely responses which is important.” Legal 500 English Bar Offshore 2025
“Alex Calder, senior practice manager, is very user-friendly, helpful and responsive.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025
“Alex Calder is very helpful. Overall the clerks are excellent.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
“Alex Calder is extremely helpful and diligent.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
“Alex Calder, senior practice manager, is a pleasure to deal with.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Alex Calder, senior practice manager, is excellent. Alex is responsive to our needs and proactive in planning for hearings, which is very helpful.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Responsive, helpful and easy to work with. Special mention to Alex Calder.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
“Alex Calder has been very responsive and friendly with a reasonable approach to fee negotiation etc.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
“Excellent service. Alex Calder in particular is very helpful.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2022
