Senior President of Tribunals appointed

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.’