New Queen’s Counsel announced

The following family lawyers have been appointed Queen's Counsel:

Lorraine Cavanagh of St John's Buildings
Catherine Cowton of Queen Elizabeth Building
James Roberts of 1 King's Bench Walk
Damian Woodward-Carlton of 42 Bedford Row.

The appointments also include Adam Wolanski of 5RB, a media specialist who has appeared in numerous family law cases concerning privacy and confidentiality issues.

In total 108 new Queen's Counsel have been appointed following consideration by the independent Queen's Counsel Selection Panel. Among them are:

Thirty women applicants of the fifty-five who applied. Last year, 32 out of 50 female applicants were successful.
Thirteen applicants who declared an ethnic origin other than white of the thirty who applied. Last year 18 such applicants out of 33 were appointed.
Nineteen applicants aged over 50 were appointed. Last year 21 such applicants were appointed. The youngest successful applicant is 37 years old and the oldest is 60.
Four solicitor advocates of the five who applied. In the previous competition five solicitor advocates were appointed.

For the full list, click here.

11/1/19

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