Bar Council Congratulates New Queens Counsel Appointments

At the recent appointment ceremony at the High Court, Chairman of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland, Gerald McAlinden QC congratulated the newest QC’s on their elevation.

“I am aware of the hard work and commitment required to merit the award of Silk and that the selection criteria applied by the Panel are designed to ensure that only advocates of the highest ability be recommended for appointment. As ambassadors of the profession they will continue to apply the highest of standards to their work and in doing so, shall ensure that the public of Northern Ireland is provided with a high quality and accessible service and I wish all of you well in this new and exciting phase of your careers.”

The new appointees are:

Philip Joseph Aldworth

Sean Patrick Doran

Niall Joseph Hunt

Jacqueline Anne Simpson

RoseAnne McCormick

Neil Rafferty

Adele O’Grady

Neil Connor

Richard Greene

Martin Jude Wolfe

Moira Smyth

Peter Gerard Joseph Coll

Neasa Marie Murnaghan

Fiona Louise Doherty

Suzanne Elizabeth Simpson

David Arnott Craig McDowell