John heads up Chambers Business Development team. John is a triple graduate, before qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland John worked in both the public and private sectors. John spent 20 years as a lawyer at director/ partner level working in Edinburgh, London and internationally. Prior to joining Chambers john headed the business development team of a leading firm of national solicitors. John has developed a Client Care Programme to ensure that Chambers clients receive the highest quality of legal advice and service. John understands the importance and benefit of building strong and enduring relationships.

"We have a very good relationship with John Campbell, Business Development Director, whom we meet regularly to discuss new instructions, events, better ways of working etc." - Legal 500 UK Bar 2021

"New Square Chambers Consulting, an innovative scheme set up in 2018 with the support and encouragement of the set’s business development director John Campbell and his team, which has been a great success." - Legal 500 UK Bar 2021

"New Square Chambers have really raised their profile over the last couple of years." - Legal 500 UK Bar 2021

"John Campbell is doing a great job in raising the set’s profile." - Legal 500 UK Bar 2020

Emily's role is to provide administrative support to the Business Development Director and Head of Clerking in strategic planning of business development to promote Chambers and its members. Emily joined Chambers in September 2019.