Alex Calder – Joint Senior Clerk
Alex began his clerking career in 2013 at Erskine Chambers and was appointed Joint Senior Clerk alongside Michael Shillingford in April 2025.
As Joint Senior Clerk, Alex is responsible for the management and development of members’ practices as well as leading the clerking team. Alex has a detailed knowledge of all members’ practices and the areas of law in which Chambers operates. In addition to day-to-day duties, Alex focuses on building client relationships and the strategic development of chambers, both domestically and internationally.
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 an absolute class act.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2026
“Alex Calder is superb and very helpful.” Legal 500 English Bar Offshore 2026
“Alex Calder is excellent.” Legal 500 English Bar Offshore 2025
“Alex Calder 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 a pleasure to deal with.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Alex Calder is excellent. Alex is responsive to our needs and proactive” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Responsive, helpful and easy to work with. Special mention to Alex Calder.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
“Excellent service. Alex Calder in particular is very helpful.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2022
