In what was noted as not only an emotional, but also a significant, moment, five Cayman-based attorneys ascended to the honoured position of Queen’s Counsels on Friday in a special ceremony at Grand Court.
The attorneys, including former Premier and Red Bay MP Alden McLaughlin, Solicitor General Reshma Sharma, Mac Webster Imrie, a consultant with Maples and Calder; Rachael Reynolds, a global senior partner at Ogier; and Colette Ann Wilkins, a partner at Walkers, have now added the distinguished title of QC to the end of their names.
The occasion, one which Chief Justice Anthony Smellie indicated was a long time in coming, was celebrated by friends, families and colleagues of the five.
As he responded to each nomination, Smellie commended each of the attorneys for their legal acumen and professionalism.
Governor Martyn Roper, who attended the ceremony, lauded the attorneys for their commitment to the “noble service that this honour denotes” in a post on his official Facebook page.
“I wish all the new QCs continued success. Our judiciary has a strong international reputation and plays an important role in our jurisdiction’s success,” he added.
QCs welcome honour, pledge to uphold high standards
McLaughlin, who marked 33 years as an attorney, was nominated by Attorney General Samuel Bulgin.
In accepting his nomination, McLaughlin expressed gratitude for the distinction, as he said he believed it was “acknowledgement and recognition of my 33 years of service as an attorney at...
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