Michael Shillingford – Deputy Senior Clerk
As Deputy Senior Clerk, Michael brings over two decades of experience to the role. He is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients.
Michael possesses a comprehensive understanding of practice management, specialising in diary management, work allocation, fee negotiation and effective case listing. His role includes building strong client relationships and working closely with members of Chambers to optimise their practices and achieve their business development goals. He also plays a key role in mentoring and managing the junior clerking team.
Michael is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks (IBC) and holds an ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. He has also completed the IBC BTEC in clerking and administration and The Bar Council’s public access course for barristers’ clerks.
What the directories say:
“The clerks at Erskine are excellent and more responsive and user friendly than most other sets that I work with. Michael Shillingford is my favourite clerk to work with.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
“Michael Shillingford is excellent and responsive.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
“Michael Shillingford is consistently excellent.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
“Excellent service, including picking up the phone out of hours. Michael Shillingford, deputy senior clerk, stands out for me.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“The quality of clerking at Erskine is impressive. Michael Shillingford, in particular.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Generally very good – Michael Shillingford is particularly responsive.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
“Very good indeed. Exceptional service from Michael Shillingford.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2023
