98 New Queen’s Counsel Appointed

The second round of appointments as Queen’s Counsel was announced today. These appointments are made under the successful and transparent arrangements by which an independent Selection Panel recommends who should receive this highly sought-after award. All those appointed have demonstrated excellence in advocacy in the higher courts. Sir Duncan Nichol, Chairman of the QC Selection Panel said today: Queen’s Counsel have always been highly regarded for their forensic and advocacy skills. These appointments maintain the high standards expected of a Silk. All our decisions have been based solely on the evidence before the Selection Panel. Each applicant was considered on […]

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Announcement of 2007 Competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY 11 DECEMBER 2006 APPOINTMENT AS QUEEN’S COUNSEL: 2007 COMPETITION ANNOUNCED The independent Selection Panel for appointing Queen’s Counsel has announced today that it is inviting applications from barristers and solicitors with Higher Courts advocacy rights for appointment as Queen’s Counsel from Tuesday 12 December 2006. From Tuesday 12 December, the application form and guidance for applicants will be available on the Selection Panel's website www.qcapplications.org.uk. The deadline for receipt of applications is 2 pm on Monday 15 January 2007. On current expectations the outcome of the applications is likely to be announced around the end of [...]
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