We are delighted to share the news that Joshua Thomson SC has been appointed as the President of the Court of Appeal. Mr Thomson SC first joined Francis Burt Chambers in 2001 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2012. Prior to taking on the role of Solicitor-General of Western Australia in 2018, he had spent approximately 18 years as a highly respected member of Chambers.
During his tenure as Solicitor-General, Justice Thomson appeared on behalf of the State in numerous matters of significant legal and public importance. At the conclusion of his term in 2024, we were fortunate to welcome him back to Chambers – albeit briefly – before this well-deserved appointment to the Court of Appeal. Justice Thomson brings to the bench a deep well of legal expertise and a long-standing commitment to public service.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Justice Thomson and wish him all the best.