Leslie Samuels KC appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge

Pump Court Chambers is extremely proud to announce that Leslie Samuels KC has been reappointed as a Deputy High Court Judge, under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981.

The appointment, made by The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, will take place between 23 January 2023 and 22 January 2029. It is a part-time role and Leslie will continue to practice as a barrister.

Leslie Samuels KC is an exceptional advocate and is held in high esteem for his expertise in children work both in public and private law cases, in financial remedies cases and in inheritance and probate disputes. He has 30 years of experience as a barrister and took Silk in 2011. Leslie Samuels KC is consistently ranked in the legal directories as a Leading Silk, with clients commenting that “he is a first class advocate and very persuasive in court” and “his advocacy and legal knowledge are exceptional.”