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In 2012, McGibbon became Director of Litigation in the GLD, tasked with conducting domestic litigation on behalf of most UK government departments. In 2018, McGibbon was appointed as Director General (Directorate B).
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The Queen has been pleased by Royal Warrant under Her Royal Sign Manual dated 3rd March 2021 to appoint Susanna Justine McGibbon, as Procurator in the Courts of Justice commencing on and from the 8th day of March
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McGibbon was born on 11 November 1967 in London and adopted by Ian McGibbon and Gwen McGibbon in early 1968. She was educated at Bolton County Grammar School (now St Catherine’s Academy) and then later at
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McGibbon married Patrick Spencer in 2004. She lists her recreations as travel (particularly Europe and Asia), music and "generally enjoying London life".
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McGibbon worked as a private practice barrister after being called to the bar at
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in 1990. Following a brief spell in private practice, McGibbon joined the
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for two years). This was followed by employment in the
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HM Procurator General, Treasury Solicitor and Head of the Government Legal Service
Incumbent
Attorney General
Suella Braverman
On Leave
Michael Ellis
Michael Ellis
Victoria Prentis
The Lord Hermer
Sir Jonathan Jones
Alma mater
University of Sheffield
Inns of Court School of Law
barrister
senior British civil servant
Treasury Solicitor
Government Legal Service
Permanent Secretary
Government Legal Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Canon Slade School
Bolton
University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Laws
Bar Vocational Course
Inns of Court School of Law
Lincoln's Inn
Government Legal Profession
Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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