Robert Palmer QC appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge

Chambers is pleased to announce that Robert Palmer QC has been appointed a Deputy High Court Judge. His appointment will take effect on 1st October 2021.

The appointment followed an open competition by the Judicial Appointments Commission. Robert will hear cases in the Queen’s Bench Division. The role of Deputy High Court Judge is reserved for those who have the experience and expertise to deal with very complex cases which would otherwise be undertaken by High Court Judges.

Robert will sit in the High Court for around 30 days a year, and will also continue to practise full time from Chambers.