Richard McMahon (bailiff)
Richard James McMahon (born 1962) is a British barrister who has served as Bailiff of Guernsey since 2020.[1]
His Excellency Richard McMahon | |
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| Born | 1962 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Abingdon School University of Liverpool University of Cambridge |
Early life
Born in 1962, McMahon was educated at Abingdon School from 1973-1980, before he went to study Law at the University of Liverpool and University of Cambridge (Emmanuel College).[2][3] Further education was at the Inns of Court School of Law in London and the Universite de Caen in France.[4]
Career
McMahon was called to the English Bar, Middle Temple in 1986 and lectured in law at the University of Reading from 1987 to 1995. He became a Guernsey barrister in 1998 before being appointed a Crown Advocate in 2008. The following year he was appointed Solicitor General and Queen's Counsel.[1][4]
McMahon was appointed to the office of Deputy Bailiff of Guernsey in 2012.[1]
In May 2020 McMahon was sworn in and became the 90th Bailiff of Guernsey, taking over the position of Bailiff from Sir Richard Collas. The Bailiff of Guernsey is ex-officio President of the Guernsey Court of Appeal and the President of the Court of Appeal and sits as a judge in both that court and the Royal Court.[4]
References
- "Meet Guernsey's new Bailiff". ITV News.
- "Hello Goodbye" (PDF). The Abingdonian.
- "OA Notes" (PDF). The Abingdonian.
- "Deputy Bailiff will take on top position in May 2020". Guernsey Press.
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| Preceded by Sir Richard Collas |
Bailiff of Guernsey 2020 – |
Incumbent |