King's Bench Division
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October 1, 2026
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Michael Alexander Soole
The Honourable Sir Michael Alexander Soole retires from the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 1 October 2026. Recognising the contribution that Sir Michael has made over his judicial career including over 10 years as a High Court Judge, the Lady Chief Justice thanks him for his distinguished service and wishes him the […]
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October 1, 2026
Retirement of the President of the King’s Bench Division: The Right Honourable Dame Victoria Sharp DBE
The Right Honourable Dame Victoria Madeleine Sharp DBE retires as President of the King’s Bench Division with effect from 1 October 2026. Background information Dame Victoria Sharp DBE read law at Bristol University, was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1979 and took silk in 2001. She was appointed as a Recorder in 1998, […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Pievsky KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of David Pievsky KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Pievsky will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 25 years of experience as a barrister, and seven years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Squires KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Daniel Squires KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Squires will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 28 years of experience as a barrister, and eight years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Lickley KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Nigel Lickley KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Lickley will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 43 years of experience as a barrister, and 28 years of judicial experience as a Recorder, […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Kolinsky KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Daniel Kolinsky KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Kolinsky will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 28 years of experience as a barrister, and eight years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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September 22, 2026
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Eardley KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Aidan Eardley KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Eardley will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 24 years of experience as a barrister, and 13 years of judicial experience as a Deputy […]
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May 1, 2026
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Dame Beverley Ann Macnaughton Lang DBE
The Honourable Dame Beverley Ann Macnaughton Lang DBE retires from the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 1 May 2026. The Lady Chief Justice thanks Dame Beverley Lang DBE for her significant contribution to the administration of justice, having served over 30 years as a judge. At the point of her retirement, she […]
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March 30, 2026
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Julian Knowles
The Honourable Sir Julian Knowles retires as a Judge of the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 30 March 2026. Background information Sir Julian Knowles was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1994 and took Silk in 2011. He was appointed a Recorder in 2009 and was authorised to sit as a […]
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February 1, 2026
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir James Goss
The Honourable Sir James Goss retires as a Judge of the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 1 February 2026. Background information Sir James Goss was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1975, took Silk in 1997 and was elected a Bencher in 2002. He was appointed a Recorder in 1994, a […]