It is with great pleasure that we announce that Andrew Norton QC has been appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge, pursuant to s9(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981.

Alongside his appointment as a Recorder, Andrew will now sit as a Judge of the High Court in the Family Division and the Family Court, primarily on the Midland Circuit.

Janet Bazley QC, joint Head of Chambers, said: “We warmly congratulate Andrew on this significant appointment which will broaden his jurisdiction as a part-time judge.”