James is the Lead Family Clerk at 9 Park Place, having joined us in 2018 from the Cardiff Civil Justice Centre where he had been Manager of the Public Law [Family] Team.
James is regularly praised for his abilities by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Guides.
“James Watson always goes above and beyond to match the right counsel for the case.”
“James Watson will move mountains to assist – he is accessible and easy to deal with.”
“James Watson and Lee Fifield are excellent. They are creative and effective problem solvers who go above and beyond to assist solicitors.”
Legal 500 (2026)
“The clerking team is approachable and communication is rock-solid.”
“James Watson, lead family clerk, and Lee Fifield, family clerk, are amazing.”
“The clerks are very responsive and accommodating.”
Chambers UK (2026)
Previous versions have said
“Both James Watson and Lee Fifield, clerks, work well with instructing solicitors and are extremely helpful and approachable when difficulties arise.”
“The clerks go above and beyond in liaising with instructing solicitors.”
(Legal 500)
He can be contacted directly by emailing jwatson@9parkplace.co.uk