Harwood, Coppel and Isaacs among barristers to be appointed QC

A number of barristers whose practices include advising public bodies are among 84 to have been appointed as Queen’s Counsel.

Those selected in the 2012/13 exercise include:

• Jason Coppel, 11KBW;
• Stephen Cragg, Doughty Street Chambers;
• Richard Harwood, 39 Essex Street;
• Elizabeth Isaacs, St Ives Chambers;
• John Hayes, Zenith Chambers;
• Fionnuala McCredie, Keating Chambers;
• James Maurici, Landmark Chambers;
• Karl Rowley, St Johns Buildings;
• Kelvin Rutledge, Cornerstone Barristers;
• James Strachan, 39 Essex Street; and
• Sasha White, Landmark Chambers.

There were 183 applications this year. This represents the lowest figure since the QC appointments system was overhauled in 2005/06.

A full list of successful applicants can be obtained from here.