High Court Judge
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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 […]
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September 23, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Cawson
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Mark Cawson KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Cawson will be assigned to the Chancery Division where he will bring over 38 years of experience as a barrister, and 25 years of judicial experience as a Recorder, Deputy […]
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July 29, 2025
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Peter Marcel Roth
The Honourable Sir Peter Marcel Roth retires as a Judge of the High Court (Chancery Division) with effect from 29 July 2025. Background information Sir Peter Roth was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1977, took Silk in 1997 and was elected a Bencher in 2008. He was appointed a Recorder in 2000 and […]
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April 7, 2025
Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Appointment: Agnello KC
The King has appointed Raquel Agnello KC as an Insolvency and Companies Court Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the Royal Courts […]
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February 26, 2025
Appointment of a High Court Judge: McKendrick KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty The King of John McKendrick KC to the High Court. Mr Justice McKendrick will be assigned to the Family Division, where he will bring 25 years of experience as a barrister, and three years of judicial experience as a Deputy High Court […]
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November 22, 2024
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Harrison KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Richard Harrison KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Harrison will be assigned to the Family Division where he will bring over 31 years of experience as a barrister specialising in family law, and five years of judicial experience […]
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October 3, 2024
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Philip Drury Moor
The Honourable Sir Philip Drury Moor retires as a Judge of the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 3 October 2024. Background information Sir Philip Moor was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1982, took Silk in 2001 and was elected a Bencher in 2004. He was appointed a Recorder in 2002 and […]
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October 2, 2024
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Dame Alison Russell DBE
The Honourable Dame Alison Russell DBE retires from the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 2 October 2024. Background information Dame Alison Russell DBE was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1983 and took Silk in 2008. She was appointed a Recorder in 2004 and was a Member of the Family Justice Council […]