We extend our warmest congratulations to Lance Ashworth KC, who has been appointed a Deputy High Court Judge by the Lady Chief Justice under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 for a six-year term with effect from 27 November 2023.

Eleven new deputy High Court judges were appointed in total following an open competition run by the Judicial Appointments Commission.

Lance previously served as a Deputy High Court Judge from 2016-2022.

See the official announcement here.