Parklane Plowden Chambers announces departure of non-executive chairman
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Leeds and Newcastle-based Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced the retirement of its non-executive chairman David Kilduff having served for two terms.
During his tenure, David supported Parklane Plowden in achieving significant growth and strengthening its reputation across its practice areas.
As non-executive chairman, he oversaw major changes to chambers’ branding, marketing and business development, as well as providing guidance on staffing and recruitment matters.
He also played a key role in the refurbishment of chambers’ Leeds city centre office on Westgate, as well as the sourcing and fit-out of new premises in Newcastle.
Formed in 2007 following the merger of Parklane Chambers in Leeds and Plowden Chambers in Newcastle, Parklane Plowden is home to 119 barristers, led by head of chambers Elizabeth Hodgson.
Commenting on his departure David said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Chambers: we have addressed a number of significant challenges collaboratively and constructively and I leave Chambers on a stronger footing than when I arrived.”
During his career, David held the position of head of energy, infrastructure and government at national law firm Walker Morris, and is currently non-executive chair of Zenith Housing Solutions.
Parklane Plowden head of chambers, Elizabeth Hodgson, added: “Chambers’ continuing growth and reputational strength over the last six years is in no small part due to David’s dedication in his role as our non-executive chairman.
“His wise counsel and fresh perspective have been invaluable to Parklane Plowden – and to me, personally, as head of chambers. Our staff colleagues and members of chambers alike will greatly miss David. We wish him well in his future roles.”
In its 2026 rankings, legal directory Chambers & Partners, placed Parklane Plowden as Band 1, the highest ranking a chambers can achieve, across its chancery; clinical negligence; employment; family and children; and personal injury practice areas.
Additionally, the set was ranked Band 2 for inquests and public inquiries.
The 2026 edition of legal directory The Legal 500 ranks Parklane Plowden Chambers as a tier one barristers’ set across five practice areas. These include chancery, probate and tax; clinical negligence; employment; family and children law and personal injury.
In addition, The Legal 500 recommends 82 of the set’s barristers across 11 practice areas, as well as eight of the clerking team.
