Senior Circuit Judge
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October 22, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Simpkiss
His Honour Judge Richard Jonathan Simpkiss retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 22 October 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Simpkiss was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1975. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1999, a Recorder in 2000 and a Circuit Judge in 2004. He was authorised to […]
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October 2, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Thain
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Thain to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at Chelmsford County & Family Court, with effect from 4 January 2027. Background InformationAshley Thain will continue to be known as Her Honour […]
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August 25, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: Greenan
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Greenan to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at the Leeds County Court, with effect from 1 September 2026. Background InformationSarah Greenan will continue to be known as Her Honour Judge […]
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August 10, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Baumgartner
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed His Honour Judge Baumgartner to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at City of London Law Courts, with effect from 4 January 2027. Background Information Tony Baumgartner will continue to be known as His Honour […]
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August 1, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Wood KC
His Honour Judge Graham Nash Wood KC retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 August 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Wood KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979, took Silk in 2002 and was elected as a Bencher in 2010. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1996, […]
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July 24, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Moreland
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Moreland to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Newcastle Crown Court, with effect from 27 July 2026. Background Information Penelope Jane Moreland will continue to be known as Her Honour Judge […]
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July 4, 2026
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Menary KC DL
His Honour Judge Andrew Gwyn Menary KC DL retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 4 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Menary KC DL was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1982 and took Silk in 2003. He was appointed a Recorder in 2002, a Circuit Judge in 2013, was […]
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November 29, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Thomas
Her Honour Judge Sybil Thomas retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 29 November 2025. Background information Her Honour Judge Thomas was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1976 and was elected as a Bencher in 2016. She was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1993, a Recorder in 1997 and a Circuit […]
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September 1, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge Retirement: Worster
His Honour Judge David Worster retires as a Senior Circuit Judge with effect from 1 September 2025. Background information His Honour Judge Worster was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1980 and elected as a Bencher (Lincoln’s Inn) in 2012. He was appointed a Recorder in 2001 and a Circuit Judge in 2008. He […]
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September 1, 2025
Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge Appointment: McCabe
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr Of Walton-On-The-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge McCabe to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge, based at Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre, with effect from 1 December 2025. Background Information Louise McCabe will continue to be known as […]