He was appointed Attorney - General of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1993 , he was made a judge of the High Court on 1 October 1996 , receiving the customary knighthood .
He was assigned to the Chancery Division .
He was appointed Attorney - General of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1993 , he was made a judge of the High Court on 1 October 1996 , receiving the customary knighthood , and assigned to the Chancery Division .