The Queen?s solicitor and the former terror laws watchdog were among the lawyers recognised in the New Year honours list. Mark Bridges, partner at London firm Farrer & Co, was made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for his work as personal solicitor to the Queen.

Barrister Lord Carlile QC (pictured), former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, received a CBE for services to national security. Solicitor and chief Crown prosecutor in the eastern region, Kenneth Caley, also received a CBE.

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