Christopher Nugee
British lawyer (born 1959)
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Sir Christopher George Nugee KC (born 23 January 1959), officially styled Lord Justice Nugee, is a British lawyer who has served as a Lord Justice of Appeal of England and Wales[1] since 2020.[2]
Charles III
23 January 1959
Lord Justice Nugee | |
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| Lord Justice of Appeal | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| High Court Judge Chancery Division | |
| In office 2013–2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher George Nugee 23 January 1959 London, England |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Edward Nugee Rachel née Makower |
| Relatives | Richard Nugee (brother) |
| Education | Radley College |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Awards | Knight Bachelor |
Early life and education
Of Huguenot descent and the second son of Edward Nugee QC TD,[3] he was educated at Radley College before going to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, graduating as BA (proceeding MA) and winning the Eldon Scholarship.[4] He later pursued legal studies at City University (Dip Law).[5]
He is the brother of John, Andrew, and Lt Gen Richard Nugee.[6]
Legal career
Nugee was called to the Bar at Inner Temple in 1983, taking silk in 1998, then elected a Bencher of the Inn in 2003. He then served as a High Court Judge from 2013 until 2020, assigned to the Chancery Division.[7] Appointed a Knight Bachelor in 2014,[8][9] he was promoted Lord Justice of Appeal in October 2020[10] being sworn of the Privy Council.[11]
Personal life
In 1991, Nugee married Emily Thornberry, a senior Labour party politician who formerly served as Shadow Attorney-General.[12] They have three children, and live in Islington, the north London constituency which his wife represents as its Member of Parliament.