Sir Peter Coulson, who practised at the Technology and Construction Bar before becoming a judge, has been selected as successor to Sir Michael Briggs as Deputy Head of Civil Justice. Sir Michael was sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court this week. Sir Peter’s appointment is for a three-year term and will start from 8 March 2018. The Deputy Head plays a leading role on the Civil Procedure Rule Committee, and assists the Master of the Rolls generally.
06 October 2017
Deputy head selected
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
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