Announcements

For our full list of appointments, please go to innertemple.org.uk/appointments

Master James Dingemans (The Rt Hon Lord Justice Dingemans) has been elected Reader Elect 2027.

Master Stephen Cobb (The Rt Hon Lord Justice Cobb) has been appointed as the President of the Family Division.

Master Beverley Lang (The Hon Mrs Justice Lang DBE) retired from the High Court (King’s Bench Division) with effect from 1 May 2026.

His Honour Judge Simon Mills was appointed as Resident Judge for North Wales for a period of four years commencing on 2 May 2026.

The Hon Mr Justice Waksman (David Waksman) has been appointed Judge in Charge of the Commercial Court for a two-year term commencing on 1 September 2026 and ending on 31 August 2028.