Michael Shillingford and Alex Calder appointed as Joint Senior Clerks.
15th May 2025
Erskine Chambers is thrilled to announce that Michael Shillingford and Alex Calder have been appointed as our Joint Senior Clerks.
Michael began his clerking career at Erskine Chambers and brings over 25 years of experience to the role. He has in depth knowledge of the market and is committed to ensuring the strategic growth of chambers.
Michael is described in the Legal directories as:
“Consistently excellent” and “Exceptional service from Michael Shillingford.”
Alex has a wealth of experience in clerking and business development. Having been a barrister’s clerk at Erskine for 12 years, he has extensive knowledge of chambers, members and our clients. Alex is dedicated to continuing the success of chambers and staff.
He is noted in the directories as:
“Extremely helpful and diligent.”
“Alex Calder is excellent”
We believe their joint expertise and experience will enhance the clerking team and ensure that Chambers continue their excellent work and outstanding client services.
Head of Chambers, David Chivers KC notes “It is no accident that Erskine Chambers receives consistently high ratings for quality of service in the clerks room. Successive senior clerks have impressed upon their teams the need for excellence. Michael Shillingford and Alex Calder exemplify that excellence. I congratulate them on their appointment. ”
Members of Chambers and staff are looking forward to this exciting new chapter.
