Chancellor of the High Court

Chancellor of the High Court is the Head of Chancery Division of the High Court. Until the Constitutional Reform Act of 2005, the position of Chancellor of the High Court was referred to as Vice Chancellor. The Chancellor of the High Court is both the president of the Chancery Division of the High Court and the vice-president of the Court of Protection.

Role of the Chancellor of the High Court

The Chancellor of the High Court is a senior judge who holds one of the most important positions in the English legal system. As the head of the Chancery Division of the High Court, the Chancellor is responsible for hearing cases that involve a broad range of legal issues, including corporate law, trusts, property law, and intellectual property disputes. In addition to presiding over cases, the Chancellor plays a key role in guiding and shaping the development of English law through important judgments and rulings. As such, the Chancellor is responsible for upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served for all parties involved in legal disputes.

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