Rachel Francis and Catherine Philps appointed as Deputy District Judges

One Pump Court are delighted to announce that Rachel Francis and Catherine Philps have been appointed as Deputy District Judges on the South Eastern Circuit, sitting within the Civil Jurisdiction.

They will continue their practices alongside their appointments.

Related Barristers: Rachel Francis, Catherine Philps
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