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14 May 2025
Issue: 8116 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Double appointment at Law Commission

Two new Law Commissioners have been appointed. 

Professor Lisa Webley will replace Professor Nick Hopkins, who leaves in June, as the commissioner for property, family and trust law. Professor Solène Rowan will replace Professor Sarah Green, who left last year, as the commissioner for commercial and common law.

Professor Webley is the immediate past head and dean of Birmingham Law School. Professor Rowan is currently chair of contract law, among other titles, at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London.

Law Commission chair Sir Peter Fraser said: ‘Their impressive experience and academic records will be invaluable.’

Issue: 8116 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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