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Lord Leggatt, born Jonathan Hugh Leggatt, has served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom since 2020. Before his elevation to the Supreme Court, he served as a Lord Justice of Appeal in the Court of Appeal of England and Wales and, prior to that, as a judge of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court. As a commercial barrister and later judge, he developed a reputation for authoritative contributions to English contract and commercial law. He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, and St John's College, Cambridge.
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When did Lord Leggatt join the UK Supreme Court?
Lord Leggatt became a Justice of the UK Supreme Court in April 2020. He previously served in the High Court and as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
Why is Lord Leggatt important in English contract law?
He is known for judgments that examine contractual interpretation, implied duties, and the role of good faith. His reasoning has been influential in debates about whether English law should recognize broader standards of honest commercial dealing.
What was Lord Leggatt's involvement in Yam Seng v ITC?
As a High Court judge, he decided Yam Seng Pte Ltd v International Trade Corporation Ltd in 2013. The judgment became widely discussed because it explored implied duties of good faith in relational commercial contracts.
Did Lord Leggatt work outside the British court system?
Yes, before joining the Supreme Court he served as a judge of the Courts of Appeal of Jersey and Guernsey. That work accompanied his judicial career in England and Wales.
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