We start 2025 with excellent news as two Old Members are honoured for their services to business, charity and public service in the King’s New Year Honours list.

Edward Braham (1980, Law) has been awarded a knighthood for services to corporate law and business. Since 2022 he has served as Chair of M&G, an international leader in savings and investments, where he has overseen a transformation and growth programme. Prior to M&G, Edward was the Senior Partner of global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, during which time he spearheaded its US expansion and the opening of its pioneering office in Silicon Valley. As Chair of the TheCityUK’s International Trade Investment Group, he has played a significant role in the promotion of London as a leading international financial centre, and also serves as a non-executive member of the board of HM Treasury.

Ian Karet (1981, Chemistry) has been awarded an OBE for charitable and public service. As an Intellectual Property Partner at Linklaters LLP, Ian is widely acknowledged as a leading IP specialist with particular expertise in disputes. He is a Deputy High Court Judge, sitting in the Chancery Division, and served on the board of the Charity Commission until last year, taking on the role of Interim Chair from 2021 to 2022. For eight years, Ian was also a member of the Civil Justice Council, an advisory public body with responsibility for co-ordinating the modernisation of the civil litigation system, and has been a trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Congratulations to Edward and Ian on these well-deserved accolades.