Ceremonial Sitting - Announcement of Appointment of Senior Counsel

This matter concerns the announcement of the appointment of Senior Counsel. The Chief Justice, on behalf of the Court, formally announced the appointment of several practitioners to the rank of Senior Counsel.

The Court was not required to determine any contentious legal issues in this proceeding. Rather, the purpose of the sitting was to formally recognise and announce the elevation of these practitioners to Senior Counsel, a significant professional honour within the legal fraternity.

The Court's role in this ceremonial sitting was to publicly acknowledge the distinguished service and expertise of the appointed individuals. This tradition serves to uphold the standards of the legal profession and to recognise those who have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in their practice of law. The appointments are made following a rigorous selection process, reflecting the esteem in which these individuals are held by their peers and the judiciary.

The Court formally announced the appointment of the new Senior Counsel.