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James Counsell QC was elected as a Head of Chambers, responsible for governance, by his colleagues in October following the retirement from post by Michael Bowes QC. He joins fellow new Head of Chambers, Sarah Crowther QC, who was elected as Head of the Health Department only last month, Andrew Spink QC, Head of the Business Department, and Andrew Short QC, Deputy Head of the Business Department.
James said of his new role, “It is a huge honour to be chosen to become one of our Heads of Chambers and Head of Governance and I really look forward to working with everyone at Chambers in the future to continue to build on the success we have achieved in the past few years. Thank you to Michael for all he has done for Chambers since he took over as Head a few years ago. Throughout that time, he has led us with unfailing good judgment and calm authority and he will be a hard act to follow.”
Michael responded, “It has been a great privilege to serve as Head of Governance for the past eight years and to be a part of such a strong headship team. James will be an outstanding Head of Governance and I wish him every success in his new role.”
James was called to the Bar in 1984 and took Silk in 2017. He was previously Head of the Pupillage Committee and has spent many years at Chambers supporting and mentoring pupils and young juniors. Chambers is proud to be a Disability Confident, London Living Wage and Mindful employer.
To find out more about James Counsell QC please contact Graham Woods or Chris Rowe on +44 (0)20 7353 6381 or visit his profile.
News 29 Oct, 2020
Call: 1984 Silk: 2017
