James Luxmoore is Joint Director of Clerking at Keating Chambers and along with Will Shrubsall leads the clerking team. James was promoted to Joint Director of clerking in March 2023, after joining Chambers in 2009 to assist the junior clerking teams, and has progressed to his current position. During his time in Chambers, James has built a wealth of knowledge of all members of Chambers’ practices, our clients and the industry. Clients describe James as being “a standout” in a “helpful and professional clerking team” (Legal 500 Asia Pacific) commenting that he “very attentive and very responsive, nothing's too much trouble can be relied upon to recommend counsel for any particular case” (Legal 500 2020) and is “very helpful and easy to deal with.” (Legal 500 EMEA 2023). James also plays an active role in all aspects of Chambers’ marketing and business development both domestically and internationally and sits on various Chambers committees. James heads the team responsible for the Senior Silks and senior Junior barristers in chambers and is assisted by Jade Clark, Sam Kennett, and Charlotte Hindmarsh. Outside of Chambers, James’ main interests include rugby both playing and coaching as well as spending time with his young family.