Paul Gilligan retires as Court of Appeal judge after tributes

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Mr Justice Paul Gilligan retired as a Court of Appeal judge, with tributes led by the Attorney General and High Court president, in a report published on 16 May 2018.

He had served as a judge of the Court of Appeal and High Court for more than 15 years, including several years in charge of the High Court’s chancery division.

The report said tributes recognised his handling of difficult chancery cases, including proceedings concerning the Apollo House occupation and pyrite damage to homes.

Mr Justice Gilligan thanked his family, court staff and those who had supported him during his career.