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New Park Court Chambers is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Rob Wagg.
Rob joins Chambers following a distinguished career in the Royal Air Force during which he was promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader and served at the famous air force base of RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, formerly the home to 617 Squadron ‘The Dam Busters’ and latterly the home of The ‘Red Arrows.’ Following his retirement from the Royal Air Force, Rob joined Atkins, the global consultancy firm, where as a Practice Manager he led a team of 136 multi-discipline consultants.
Rob holds an MBA from Cranfield University at Distinction Level and a First Class Honours Degree in Business Management from the University of Lincoln.
Commenting on Rob’s appointment, the Head of Chambers, Robert Smith QC, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Rob as our Chief Executive Officer. We value his experience and his administrative capabilities, which will undoubtedly serve Chambers well. He is an enthusiastic and industrious addition to our staff and will bring drive and innovation to the management of Chambers. We are indeed fortunate to have the benefit of his support and all of us look forward to welcoming him and in introducing him to all of our valued clients. Rob is very much a ‘hands on’ individual and our clients and friends will find him to be both approachable and supportive.”
Rob Wagg said:
“I very much look forward to working closely, and as one, with the Chambers family to ensure that we offer our clients, partners and friends the very best in specialist advocacy and legal advice. We have a rich history and heritage to reflect back on, and a bright future to embrace. I am rightly privileged to be charged with guiding and leading Chambers towards that future, one where we become the best we can be.”
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