Appointment of a High Court Judge: Moody
The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Neil Moody KC to the High Court.
Mr Justice Moody will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where he will bring over 36 years of experience as a barrister, and two years of judicial experience as a Deputy High Court Judge, to the role.
This appointment will fill a vacancy in the High Court following elevations to the Court of Appeal and confirmed retirements.
Background
Neil Moody KC will be known as The Honourable Mr Justice Moody. He was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1989 and took Silk in 2010. He was appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge in 2023.
He will take up his appointment on 29 January 2026.
Read more about the new appointment through his biography.