Adina Ezekiel appointed by HM the Queen as a Recorder

London — Paul Hastings is delighted to announce that the Queen has appointed Adina Ezekiel as a Recorder on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. Adina will hear criminal cases on the South Eastern Circuit. Adina’s appointment is effective from 26 January 2022 and she will undertake this part-time judicial role alongside her role at Paul Hastings as part of the investigations and white collar team in London. Adina was called to the Bar in 1997 and has a wealth of experience in all areas of crime including financial crime and extradition.

Jonathan Pickworth, Partner and Head of the London Investigations and White Collar Defence practice added: “We are extremely proud of Adina’s outstanding achievement and delighted to be one of the few London firms to have someone on the team that has been appointed as a Recorder. Adina’s knowledge and years of experience are immensely important in supporting the growth and excellence of the Investigations and White Collar Defence practice both in London and globally. Since joining the firm in 2021, we have experienced rapid growth and success for our clients in this practice, and this is set to continue throughout 2022 and beyond."

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