MQ trustee and Herbert Smith Freehills’Â Senior Partner, James Palmer, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in this year’s Honours lists of King Charles III for his services to business and to law in the United Kingdom.
James has held numerous roles over the last thirty years, working on improving legislative and regulatory proposals, UK competitiveness and the UK justice system. He joined the MQ board in 2023.
James is currently a member of TheCityUK’s Leadership Council, as well as the Chair of TheCityUK’s Legal Services Group. TheCityUK is the industry association for the UK’s financial and related professional services sectors and its Legal Services Group seeks to improve the competitiveness and effectiveness of the legal sector.
The CBE is awarded to individuals for having a prominent role at national level, or a leading role at regional level. CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative contribution to any area.
James Palmer said:
“I feel very grateful and fortunate to receive this recognition, which is testament to the incredible encouragement and collaboration of my colleagues working to improve the quality of UK law and regulation and the competitiveness of the UK, both at Herbert Smith Freehills and across the wider legal and business communities. I am also deeply grateful for the extraordinary support of my family over the years, helping me to pursue my career.”
