James Collier is in command of our family team. He is responsible for the development and management of all aspects of our family barristers’ practice including diary management, fee negotiation, work allocation and client relationship management. James joined Chambers in March 2020, having started his clerking career at 1 Hare Court in 2009. James is a valuable member of the team who brings a high level of professionalism and valuable clerking experience to us, from his previous set.
In addition, James is also our designated Family ADR clerk and as such, deals with the management of our ADR practice encompassing Private FDR’s, Arbitration and Mediation. This is a role James has conducted previously, attaining many years of experience in this specific area as it has grown in the industry. James is very willing to discuss and advise clients on our ADR options and their benefits.
Away from Chambers, James enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as occasionally finding time to enjoy some football and golf.
Testimonials
- “The clerking at Pump Court Chambers is exceptional, providing solicitors with the trust and flexibility they need. Solicitors can be confident that their cases will be prioritised, and the clerks’ realistic and adaptable approach greatly simplifies solicitor’s work. James Collier, the new head family clerk, has been outstanding in his role, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.” Legal 500, 2026
- “James Collier and Matthew Fuller are brilliant. So accommodating!” Legal 500, 2026
- “The clerks are excellent and what make Pump such a wonderful set to brief. They truly know their barristers and they are upfront and manage the expectations of those instructing them beautifully. James Collier is an excellent senior clerk supported by Matthew Fuller and Albert Morgan beautifully.” Legal 500, 2026
- “James Collier works tirelessly hard.” “James Collier is excellent.” Legal 500, 2026
- “All of the clerks are fantastic and accommodating. James Collier in particular is absolutely brilliant and so helpful. He is the first port of call at chambers.” Legal 500, 2026
- “James Collier is such a pleasure to work with; he makes you feel that nothing is too much trouble.” Legal 500, 2026
- “Fantastic. James Collier is efficient and responds quickly.” Legal 500, 2026
- “The service you receive from James Collier and the rest of the clerks is reliable, honest and first rate.” Legal 500, 2026
- “James Collier is the consummate professional; he is always a pleasure to work with and is the expert juggler when it comes to coordinating diaries.” Legal 500, 2026
- “The clerking team is strong. James Collier, senior family clerk, and Matthew Fuller, joint first junior family clerk, provide an excellent personal service and go out of their way to assist.” Chambers & Partners, 2026
- “Senior Family Clerk James Collier is commercially aware and a man who gets it. He is very reasonable in his dealings and does his level best to accommodate every individual’s needs” Chambers & Partners, 2024
- “James Collier is very helpful in suggesting barristers based on the needs of a case.” Legal 500, 2025
- “James Collier is the stand-out clerk and can fix most problems.” Legal 500, 2025
- “Tony Atkins, James Collier and Matthew Fuller are client-focused and helpful.” Legal 500, 2025
- “Albert Morgan and James Collier always go above and beyond.” Legal 500, 2025
- “James Collier and Matthew Fuller are superb. They are efficient, reasonable and a real pleasure to deal with.” Legal 500, 2025
- “James Collier is a fantastic clerk. Likeable, knowledgeable and organised.” Legal 500, 2024
- “James Collier [is] a joy to work with.” Legal 500, 2023“
- “James Collier is an absolute pleasure to work with and makes the process effortless” Legal 500, 2022
- “The family clerks (James Collier, Matthew Fuller) are always helpful, proactive and quick to respond to any query” Legal 500, 2022
- “All of the family clerks are extremely approachable and accommodating in terms of finding the right barrister for the right case”. Legal 500, 2022
- “It’s a pleasure to deal with the clerking team at Pump Court Chambers. They are unfailingly helpful and go the extra mile to make their instructing solicitors happy. They are reasonable and open about fees and don’t have that “take it or leave it” attitude which many other clerking teams have. James Collier there is my go-to. He delivers every time.” Head of Family, Leading London Law Firm
- “James, I just wanted to thank you for your absolutely sterling service to us this evening. You really have gone above and beyond. It is this level of service which makes the Pump Court clerks stand out from other chambers, and you have given us a great example of that tonight.” Partner, leading Family Law firm in Hampshire.
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