James Luxmoore

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 “superb. First rate. Very capable across the board and good to work with” (Legal 500 UK Bar 2027) and as “excellent”, with James and the clerking team praised as “really responsive and helpful and seriously knowledgeable” (Legal 500 Middle East 2026). He has also been described as “a standout” in a “helpful and professional clerking team” (Legal 500 Asia Pacific). 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 is assisted by Sam Kennett, Patrick Ball and Nada Ghanem. 

Outside of Chambers, James enjoys spending time with his young family and coaching his children’s various sports teams.