Ben Rigby

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Criminal, fraud and regulatory set 2BR taps QEB Hollis Whiteman for first female senior clerk

Faye Stimpson arrives at London chambers after 22 years at her former set, succeeding Paul Rodgers in the role

14 Jul 2026

Sir Colin Birss named Master of the Rolls, Lord Justice Warby to become King’s Bench Division president

Birss will succeed Sir Geoffrey Vos in the role, while Warby will replace Dame Victoria Sharp

14 Jul 2026

Proportion of women judges in England and Wales rises by 12% to 40% over past decade - report

While women representation is on the rise, broader diversity levels reveal a more mixed picture, according to MoJ

13 Jul 2026

Bar protocol aims to break down barriers for reporting judicial bullying

A new protocol clarifies routes for advocates to raise informal concerns about judicial behaviour

10 Jul 2026

IBA judges’ forum examines AI, independence and public trust in courts

Senior judicial leaders from more than 20 countries have gathered in Abuja for the inaugural International Bar Association Judges’ Forum

9 Jul 2026

Walkers elevates 14 to partner in reduced global promotions round

Promotions were spread across firm’s main offshore, European and Asian offices

6 Jul 2026

Debevoise disputes co-chair wins IBA’s Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award

Catherine Amirfar recognised for her ‘extraordinary impact’ in her field and helping women advance their legal careers

6 Jul 2026

Withers promotes 12 partners across the US, UK and Singapore

New CEO Ceri Vokes says global round reflects firm’s talent pipeline and international ambitions

2 Jul 2026

Squire Patton Boggs chooses two partners to lead US arm

Appointment of Peter Gould and Traci Martinez as US managing partners follows unveiling of new European head

30 Jun 2026

Fountain Court’s Sian Huckett to succeed Alex Taylor as senior clerk

Deputy senior clerk will succeed top commercial set’s veteran director of clerking, Alex Taylor, in January

30 Jun 2026