Norton Rose Fulbright partner and former Simmons leader recognised in 2026 silk round

Ninety-six new KCs have been appointed in this year’s silk round, including Norton Rose Fulbright partner Duncan Bagshaw, with former Simmons & Simmons senior partner Colin Passmore made an honorary KC.

City of London Law Society chair Passmore – who spent 37 years at Simmons, including a decade as senior partner – has been made an honorary KC for his scholarship and his leadership in sector-wide approach to diversity, social mobility and responsible business.