Press release
New King's Counsels welcomed by Lord Chancellor
His Majesty 皇冠体育app King has approved the appointment of 105 barristers and solicitors as new King鈥檚 Counsel (KC) in England and Wales.
His Majesty 皇冠体育app King has approved the appointment of 105 barristers and solicitors as new King鈥檚 Counsel (KC) in England and Wales. 皇冠体育app title of KC is awarded to those who have demonstrated particular skill and expertise in the conduct of advocacy.聽
皇冠体育app Lord Chancellor will preside over the appointment ceremony at Westminster Hall in March 2025, where she will formally bestow the title of KC upon the successful applicants.
Further information
- See the list of . 聽
- KCs are appointed by His Majesty 皇冠体育app King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor. 皇冠体育app Lord Chancellor is in turn advised by an independent Selection Panel which receives and considers each application and makes recommendations as to appointment.聽
- 皇冠体育app announcement of Honorary King鈥檚 Counsel awards will be made separately this year.聽
- For further information, please contact the Ministry of Justice press office. Follow us @MoJGovUK.聽
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Published 24 January 2025