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Alasdair Mackenzie KC, Doughty Street Chambers
‘It is a great honour and privilege to be appointed KC, especially at a time when migrants and refugees need high-quality legal representation more than ever. I look forward to continuing with my work in this area and remain forever grateful to the clerks and other staff and my colleagues at Doughty Street Chambers for their constant support over the years.’
‘From the Lord Chancellor to the Lady Chief Justice, everyone recognised that none of us could have achieved this incredible honour without the support and sacrifice of those around us. My four sons, their wonderful girlfriends, my parents, siblings, clerks and the best friends I could ever have hoped for at FTB have been a constant source of strength, comfort and humour. Without them, I could never have got here, which is why it was so special to celebrate with them all on Silks’ Day.’
‘It is such an honour and a privilege to have been appointed silk. It is something that would not have been remotely possible without the incredible support and kindness of my clerks, colleagues, clients, assessors, friends and, most of all, my wonderful family. I am also very grateful to all the women who have gone before me who have smoothed the path immeasurably for those of us who have followed in their footsteps.’
‘It is an enormous privilege to be in a position to be made a KC. Silks’ Day really brought that home. I could not have achieved it without the goodwill and support of my colleagues, both at Old Square and across the Bar, my clerks, judicial assessors and instructing solicitors. I am truly grateful to them for their unwavering support.’
‘Being appointed KC validates not only years of hard work and sacrifice, but also the belief and generosity of family, solicitors and colleagues along the way. I am delighted to be able to thank everyone who supported me, and I hope it encourages others to persevere, whatever the challenges.’
‘I was delighted to be appointed King’s Counsel. Silks’ Day was particularly special as I was able to share it with my family. We will all long remember the grandeur of the ceremonies steeped in tradition at the Palace of Westminster and the Royal Courts of Justice, and the warm welcome at the Old Bailey.’
‘We are immensely proud of both Bens on their appointment to King’s Counsel. Their appointments are richly deserved and reflect the high regard in which they are held, both within Chambers and across the profession. This is a proud moment for them and for everyone at St Philips Chambers.’
‘It is a great honour and privilege to be appointed KC, especially at a time when migrants and refugees need high-quality legal representation more than ever. I look forward to continuing with my work in this area and remain forever grateful to the clerks and other staff and my colleagues at Doughty Street Chambers for their constant support over the years.’
‘From the Lord Chancellor to the Lady Chief Justice, everyone recognised that none of us could have achieved this incredible honour without the support and sacrifice of those around us. My four sons, their wonderful girlfriends, my parents, siblings, clerks and the best friends I could ever have hoped for at FTB have been a constant source of strength, comfort and humour. Without them, I could never have got here, which is why it was so special to celebrate with them all on Silks’ Day.’
‘It is such an honour and a privilege to have been appointed silk. It is something that would not have been remotely possible without the incredible support and kindness of my clerks, colleagues, clients, assessors, friends and, most of all, my wonderful family. I am also very grateful to all the women who have gone before me who have smoothed the path immeasurably for those of us who have followed in their footsteps.’
‘It is an enormous privilege to be in a position to be made a KC. Silks’ Day really brought that home. I could not have achieved it without the goodwill and support of my colleagues, both at Old Square and across the Bar, my clerks, judicial assessors and instructing solicitors. I am truly grateful to them for their unwavering support.’
‘Being appointed KC validates not only years of hard work and sacrifice, but also the belief and generosity of family, solicitors and colleagues along the way. I am delighted to be able to thank everyone who supported me, and I hope it encourages others to persevere, whatever the challenges.’
‘I was delighted to be appointed King’s Counsel. Silks’ Day was particularly special as I was able to share it with my family. We will all long remember the grandeur of the ceremonies steeped in tradition at the Palace of Westminster and the Royal Courts of Justice, and the warm welcome at the Old Bailey.’
‘We are immensely proud of both Bens on their appointment to King’s Counsel. Their appointments are richly deserved and reflect the high regard in which they are held, both within Chambers and across the profession. This is a proud moment for them and for everyone at St Philips Chambers.’
Update from the Chair of the Bar
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Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Lauren Fullerton examines the how, what and why of setting up a second chambers base
