James Kelly

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"Practice manager James Kelly is the most practical, fastest moving clerk I've ever dealt with."
– Chambers & Partners 2025

“James Kelly is fantastic in the clerks' room. He is impressive and a great asset.”
– Legal 500 2025

“The clerks - in particular James Kelly are very responsive and approachable and fair in negotiations for fees and rates”
– Legal 500 2025

Team Leader

James joined Chambers in 2015 and is team leader of the team responsible for the management and practice development of the Senior Junior barristers in Chambers. James’ key responsibilities include fee negotiation, business development, client care, fair allocation of work and diary management.

Prior to his career in Chambers, James was the Senior Listing Officer of the Commercial Court, and previously was a Listing Officer in the Chancery and King’s Bench Divisions of the High Court. This experience gives him valuable insight into the practices and processes of the court system.