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08 October 2025
Issue: 8134 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Senior President of Tribunals appointed

Sir James Dingemans has been sworn in as Senior President of Tribunals, succeeding Sir Keith Lindblom

Sir James, who practised from 3 Hare Court, took silk in 2002, became a High Court judge in 2013 and joined the Court of Appeal in 2019.

Howard Stevens KC, head of 3 Hare Court, said: ‘It is a role that would daunt most but one you have embraced with the infectious enthusiasm, energy, efficiency and strong sense of public service you bring to bear in all you do; and which you will perform, I know, with the patience, empathy, kindness and courtesy for which you are well known.’

Issue: 8134 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys senior leadership appointments

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths strengthens London Construction and Engineering practice with two strategic senior hires

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins announces strategic hire to deepen skills base in the social business sector

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