PRESS RELEASE 129 QUEEN’S COUNSEL APPOINTED IN 2009-10 COMPETITION The fourth round of appointments as Queen’s Counsel was announced today. These appointments are made following consideration by the independent Selection Panel, which recommends who should receive this highly sought-after award. All those appointed have demonstrated excellence in advocacy in the higher courts. Professor Dame Joan Higgins, Chair of the QC Selection Panel, said today: I have great pleasure at the announcement of these 129 names. I warmly congratulate all those whose appointment has been announced today. It is encouraging to see such a wide variety of advocates among the new […]
EMBARGOED UNTIL: 12.01am Thursday 19th March 2009 APPOINTMENT AS QUEEN’S COUNSEL: 2009-10 COMPETITION ANNOUNCED The 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 Thursday 19th March 2009. From Thursday 19th March 2009, 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 5 pm on Thursday 23rd April 2009. On current expectations the outcome of the applications is likely to be announced in the early […]