The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced the latest round of High Court judges, with the appointment of 3 Stone Buildings’ Sarah Asplin QC set to double the number of women sitting in the Chancery Division.

Asplin is replacing the retiring Mr Justice Calvert-Smith, taking the number of women in the Chancery Division to two out of a bench total of 18. Her new role comes after 28 years at the Bar.