High Court Judge
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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 […]
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September 30, 2024
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Trowell KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Stephen Trowell KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Trowell will be assigned to the Family Division, where he will bring nearly 30 years of experience as a barrister specialising in family law, and three years of judicial experience […]
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September 20, 2024
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Garrido KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Damian Garrido KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Garrido will be assigned to the Family Division, where he will bring 18 years of experience as a barrister specialising in family law, and eight years of judicial experience as […]
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September 19, 2024
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Dexter Dias KC
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Dexter Dias KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Dexter Dias will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division, where he will bring over 35 years’ experience as a barrister specialising in human rights, public law and crime. He […]
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September 16, 2024
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Thompsell
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Nicholas Thompsell to the High Court. She has assigned Mr Justice Thompsell to the Chancery Division, where he will bring nearly 40 years of experience as a solicitor and five years of judicial experience as a Deputy High Court […]
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September 16, 2024
Appointment of a High Court Judge: Harris
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Her Honour Judge Sonia Harris to the High Court. Ms Justice Harris will be assigned to the Family Division, where she will be able to draw on both her academic experience as a former lecturer at Durham University and […]
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July 22, 2024
High Court Judge, Planning Liaison Judge appointment: Mr Justice Mould
The President of the King’s Bench Division has appointed Mr Justice Timothy Mould as the Planning Liaison Judge. This is a three-year appointment that runs from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027. Mr Justice Mould was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1987 and took silk in 2006. He was appointed as a […]
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May 1, 2024
High Court: Retirement of The Honourable Sir Nicholas Francis
The Honourable Sir Nicholas Francis retires as a Judge of the High Court (Family Division) with effect from 1 May 2024. Background information Sir Nicholas Francis was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1981, took Silk in 2002 and was elected a Bencher in 2016. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1998, a […]