Jacob Watson

Jacob joined Keating Chambers in January 2023. As Practice Manager for the Junior KCs' and Senior Juniors' team, Jacob works with Will Shrubsall, Robert Garvan and Maria Ahmed. Jacob has been clerking for over six years, having previously worked at leading sets of chambers specialising in property and all areas of common law. Jacob’s key roles include diary management, distribution and acceptance of work, fee negotiation, listing arrangements and managing client relationships. He is described as “extremely responsive and resourceful” (Legal 500 2023). Outside of chambers Jacob enjoys cycling and going to gym, and is a keen supporter of Colchester United.