James Thacker KC and Edward Lamb KC attend Opening of the Legal Year

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02/10/2024

James Thacker KC and Edward Lamb KC attended the Opening of the Legal Year at Westminster Abbey yesterday, followed by the Lord Chancellor’s breakfast at Westminster Hall.


This is a historic ceremony and involves the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice, Senior Judiciary, Members of the Supreme Court, Circuit and District Judges and King’s Counsel led by the Attorney General and Solicitor-General in procession for a religious service.

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James Thacker KC

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Edward Lamb KC

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