King's Bench Division
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December 15, 2025
Master of the King’s Bench Division: Irena Sabic KC
The King has appointed Irena Sabic KC to be a Master of the King’s Bench Division on the advice of the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has assigned her to the King’s Bench Division with effect from 26 January 2026. Background […]
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December 8, 2025
Mr Justice Constable appointed Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court
The President of the King’s Bench Division has appointed Mr Justice Constable as Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court. This is a two-year appointment that runs from 11 January 2026 to 10 January 2028.
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November 11, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Coppel
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Jason Coppel KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Coppel will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 30 years of experience as a barrister, and six years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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November 3, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Kimblin
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Richard Kimblin KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Kimblin will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 27 years of experience as a barrister, and experience as a Deputy High Court Judge, to […]
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November 1, 2025
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Clive Freedman
The Honourable Sir Clive Freedman retires as a Judge of the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 1 November 2025. Background information Sir Clive Freedman was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1978, took Silk in 1997 and was elected a Bencher in 2005. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1997, […]
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October 28, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Mansfield
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Gavin Mansfield KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Mansfield will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 32 years of experience as a barrister, and seven years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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October 23, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Brunner
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Kate Brunner KC to the High Court. Mrs Justice Brunner will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where she will bring over 28 years of experience as a barrister, and 13 years of judicial experience as a Recorder […]
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September 25, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Obi
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Margaret Obi to the High Court. Ms Justice Obi will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where she will bring over 27 years of experience as a solicitor, and seven years of judicial experience as a Deputy High […]
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September 25, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Norton
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Heather Norton to the High Court. Ms Justice Norton will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where she will bring over 24 years of experience as a barrister, and 18 years of judicial experience as a Recorder and […]
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September 25, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Birt
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Simon Birt KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Birt will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 27 years of experience as a barrister, and four years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]