Walter Merricks, Esq, CBE

Career: admitted slr 1970, Hubbard travelling scholar 1971, dir Camden Community Law Centre 1972-76, lectr in law Brunel Univ 1976-81, legal affrs writer New Law J1 1982-85, dir of professional and legal policy Law Soc 1995-96 (head of communications 1985-95), Insurance Ombudsman 1996-99, chief ombudsman Financial Ombudsman Service 1999-; memb: Royal Cmmn on Criminal Procedure 1978-81, Ctee on Fraud Trials 1984-86, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authy 2002-08; chm British and Irish Ombudsman Assoc 2001-02 (memb Exec Ctee 1997-99); pres British Insurance Law Assoc 2007-09 (vice-pres 2004-07), memb Law Soc 1970; The Achievement Award British Insurance Awards 2004; memb Worshipful Co of Insurers 1999; Hon Dr of Laws London Guildhall Univ 2001; Hon FCII 2005