Lord Chancellor Welcomes New and Honorary King’s Counsel

In a significant acknowledgment of legal excellence, His Majesty has granted the title of Honorary King’s Counsel (KC Honoris Causa) to eight distinguished individuals. This honor will be formally presented by the Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall in March 2026.

New Honorary King’s Counsel Recognized

The Honorary KC is awarded to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the law and legal profession in England and Wales, particularly outside the courtroom. Below are the honorees along with their contributions:

1. Professor Eirik Bjorge

• Position: Legal academic at the University of Bristol
• Specializations: Public international law, human rights, and constitutional law
• Contribution: Influential scholarship cited by the UK Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights

2. Dean Dunham

• Position: Solicitor specializing in consumer law
• Contribution: Founded Consumer Dispute Resolution Limited, the first approved ADR scheme under UK regulations in 2014. His efforts have significantly improved consumer access to legal recourse.

3. Professor Susan Edwards

• Position: Legal academic at the University of Northumbria
• Specializations: Gender-related legal issues, including domestic abuse
• Contribution: Influenced major legislative reforms and practices surrounding domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

4. Professor Rosie Harding

• Position: Legal academic focused on social justice and disability law
• Contribution: Led research initiatives that enhance access to legal services for disabled individuals, including significant reforms in mental capacity law.

5. Professor James C. Hathaway

• Position: Legal academic specializing in international refugee law
• Contribution: Authored key texts shaping asylum jurisprudence and has extensively influenced UK courts regarding international refugee standards.

6. Peter Kandler

• Position: Co-founder of the UK’s first Law Centre
• Contribution: Pioneering work in providing free legal assistance and shaping community-based legal services.

7. Her Honour Judge Emma Nott

• Position: Circuit Judge at Oxford Crown Court and other courts
• Contribution: Advocated for fairness and equality in the legal profession, influencing systemic changes in gender disparity analysis.

8. Colin Passmore

• Position: Solicitor and author
• Contribution: Major contributions to the understanding of legal professional privilege and initiatives promoting diversity and access within the legal profession.

Conclusion

The achievements of these new Honorary King’s Counsel underscore their dedication to enhancing the legal landscape in England and Wales. The Lord Chancellor’s ceremony serves to honor their impactful contributions and further the spirit of justice within the profession.

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