Michael Shillingford – Joint Senior Clerk
As Joint Senior Clerk, Michael brings over 25 years of experience to the role. He is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients.
Along with Alex Calder, Michael leads the clerking team and is responsible for managing and developing all Members of Chambers and has a comprehensive knowledge of their practices. His role includes the building, establishing and enhancing client relationships as well as being responsible for the development and implementation of Chambers strategic business plan in the UK and worldwide.
Michael is a member of the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks and holds an ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
What the directories say:
“Michael Shillingford is excellent and always has been. He is very commercial and understands how to compile a team very quickly.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2026
“Michael Shillingford is a pleasure to work with.” Legal 500 UK Bar 2026
“Joint senior clerk Michael Shillingford and practice manager Jake Taylor are first-rate. They are responsive, insightful people who offer sensible and pragmatic solutions when issues arise.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2026
“The clerks are extremely responsive. Michael Shillingford, in particular, is very quick to respond and provide assistance.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2026
“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
