Sir Keith Lindblom rejoins FTB as Associate Member following 15 years on the bench

Over Sir Lindblom’s 15-year judicial career, from his appointment to the High Court in 2010 to his retirement from the Court of Appeal in 2025, he was appointed President of the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal (2013), lead judge of the Planning Court (2014), Lord Justice of Appeal with particular responsibility for planning and environmental law (2015), President of the Administrative Appeals Chamber of the Upper Tribunal (2018), Vice-President of Tribunals (2018), Senior President of Tribunals (2020), and a member of the panel of judges sitting in the Privy Council (2021).

During his tenure in the High Court and Court of Appeal, he gave many leading judgments on cases relating to planning, major infrastructure projects and compulsory purchase.

Head of Chambers, Simon Bird KC, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sir Keith Lindblom back to chambers following his distinguished career on the bench. As a former Lord Justice of

Appeal and Senior President of Tribunals, Sir Keith brings an unparalleled depth of legal expertise, particularly in planning and environmental law.”

Senior Clerk, Paul Coveney, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Sir Keith Lindblom back to chambers. Sir Keith’s judicial background and 30 years’ practice at the Bar, will provide our clients with a unique mediation service.”