Criminal law specialist elected Deputy Vice President of Law Society

The appointment means that Egan, who is based in Bolton, is set to be president at Chancery Lane in 2017/18.

He will take up the DVP role in July, when Jonathan Smithers steps up to president and Robert Bourns becomes vice president.

Egan said: “I look forward to making a contribution to the work of meeting the expectations of solicitors and I feel fortunate to take on this role at a time when the Law Society is seeking input from the people whose views are of crucial importance to our future direction - our members. Establishing a clear purpose will enhance the Society's ability to support, promote and represent solicitors."

Chancery Lane recently launched a “2010 discussion”, involving conversations with solicitors to establish how the membership organisation can best support their practices and the profession.