UWTSD Welcomes Lord Justice Fraser for Inaugural High-Profile Speaker Event

13 February 2025

The ��Ҵ�ý (UWTSD) was honoured to welcome Lord Justice Fraser to its Swansea Waterfront campus, where he delivered an inspiring talk to Law and Criminology students about his distinguished career in the judiciary.

Five people standing on the steps in the foyer of the University's IQ Building in Swansea.

His visit marked the first in a new series of high-profile speaker events organised by the University aimed at providing students with invaluable insights from leading legal professionals.

Academic Director Dr Bronwen Williams JP MStJ said: “Inviting Lord Justice Fraser to speak to law and criminology students is an invaluable opportunity to bridge the gap between legal theory and judicial practice. His insights from the bench provide a rare and profound perspective on the evolving challenges of justice, ethics, and the rule of law offering future legal professionals a deeper understanding of the responsibilities they will one day uphold.

“His visit to UWTSD underscores the University’s commitment to providing students with real-world insights from leading figures in the legal field. Through initiatives like the our speaker series, UWTSD continues to foster academic excellence, professional development, and a deeper understanding of the law in practice.”

Lord Justice Fraser has had an exceptional legal career spanning over three decades. He was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1989, took Silk in 2009, and was appointed a High Court Judge in 2015, assigned to the King’s Bench Division. His extensive experience includes serving as:

Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court (2017-2020)
Judge of the Commercial Court (2021-present)
Chair of the Law Commission of England and Wales (since December 2023)

Educated at Harrogate Grammar School in Yorkshire, Lord Justice Fraser went on to read Law at Cambridge, earning both his undergraduate degree (1986) and a postgraduate LLM (1988). His expertise spans UK and international legal systems, with experience as an arbitrator under ICC, DIAC, and HKIAC rules.

In his current role as Chair of the Law Commission, Lord Justice Fraser is leading critical law reform efforts, ensuring that the legal system remains fair, modern, simple, and cost-effective.