Gray’s Inn welcomes new Treasurer
We are pleased to announce that The Rt Hon Lady Justice Nicola Davies DBE has succeeded Sir Peter Gross as Treasurer of Gray’s Inn for 2023. The Treasurer was called to the Bar at Gray’s Inn in 1976. Her chambers were Serjeants Inn Chambers in London where she practised in the area of medical … Continued
Silk Appointments 2023
The Inn is delighted to announce the following Members’ Silk Appointments: Meyric Lewis Richard Jolyon Harold Davis Fiona Clare Murphy Mary Ida Ruck Mark Balysz Stephen Paul Rose Jonathan Mark Easton Talbir Singh Alexander William Troup Duncan John Macfarlane Brooks Michael James Thomas Claire Louise MacLynn Rebecca Lucy Wade Nadia Artemis Motraghi Katherine Apps Thomas … Continued
Judicial Appointments – December 2022
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in December 2022. Paul Bishop The King has appointed Paul Bishop to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right … Continued
Judicial Appointments – November 2022
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in November 2022. Matthew Barry The King has appointed Matthew Barry to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right … Continued
The King’s visit to Gray’s Inn
The Inn was delighted to receive our senior Royal Bencher, His Majesty The King who visited Gray’s Inn this morning. His Majesty met a small group of staff and Members in the Hall before touring The Walks. Residents, tenants (including students at the City Junior School) and staff of the Inn gathered in South Square … Continued
Black History Month 2022
Black History Month Black History Month (BHM) is an annual observance, originating in the United States, and now officially observed in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. For the month of October, community groups, organisations and industry bodies utilise the opportunity to honour the contributions made to society by people of Black heritage and their … Continued
Death of Queen Elizabeth II
It is with sadness for the loss but gratitude for her many years of service that the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn marks the death of Queen Elizabeth II and extends its sincere condolences to the Royal Family as well as to all those across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations and beyond who … Continued
New Masters of the Bench
Congratulations to our new Benchers! Following the Trinity Election 2022, the Treasurer declared that the following members of Hall be Elected Masters of the Bench of this Society: Clare Ambrose David Turner QC James Roberts QC Her Honour Judge Lana Wood Ian Wilson QC Her Honour Judge Hilary Manley Denise Breen-Lawton Natalie Sherborn Eleanor Mawrey … Continued
Judicial Appointments
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of a Gray’s Inn Member Circuit Judge Sarah Louise Johnston has been appointed as a Circuit Judge, assigned to the Northern Circuit, based at Manchester Crown Court with effect from 13 July 2022. View further details on the judiciary.gov website Paul Hobson has been appointed as … Continued
Supporting refugees through work experience
For six days in March and April the Finance team in Gray’s Inn provided work experience to a young woman, who had been airlifted out of Kabul by the RAF in August. She was an economics graduate who had been working in finance and accountancy in Afghanistan and is looking to train here. She provided … Continued