Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of The Right Honourable Lord Dyson as Master of the Rolls with effect from 1 October.
This appointment follows the announcement of The Right Honourable Lord Neuberger's appointment as President of the Supreme Court.
Lord Dyson said: "I am delighted and honoured to hear that I have been appointed as the Master of the Rolls. I am looking forward greatly to working in the Court of Appeal again."