Elizabeth Gloster

English lawyer and High Court judge

Elizabeth Gloster - English lawyer and High Court judge
Born

June 5th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in law. Practiced as a barrister and became a Queen's Counsel in 1996. Appointed to the High Court of Justice in 2004. Served in the Commercial Court and made significant rulings in complex commercial litigation. Served as a judge in various high-stakes cases. Retired from the bench after a notable career in law.

Served as a High Court judge

Became Queen's Counsel in 1996

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