Robert MacRae | |
|---|---|
| Bailiff of Jersey | |
| Assumed office 24 October 2025 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II, Charles III |
| Governor | Jerry Kyd |
| Preceded by | Timothy Le Cocq |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1968-03-25) March 25, 1968 Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Exeter |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Robert MacRae KC is a Jersey lawyer and judge. He was sworn in as Bailiff of Jersey in October 2025, having previously been Deputy Bailiff.123
Education
MacRae went to school in Jersey, attending La Moye School, Victoria College Prep and Victoria College.
He graduated with a law degree from the University of Exeter in 1989.
Career
After being called to the English Bar in 1990, he practised from chambers in Exeter for 10 years, principally defending and prosecuting criminal cases.
He returned to the Island in 2001 and was called to the Jersey Bar in 2003. In 2005 he became a partner in Carey Olsen's Jersey office, specialising in trust litigation.
He was appointed a Crown Advocate in 2008.4 He served as HM Attorney General 2015–20.
In 2020, he was sworn in as Deputy Bailiff of Jersey1 and became Bailiff on 24 October 2025.3
References
References
- "Appointment of Mr Robert MacRae QC to the office of Deputy Bailiff of Jersey" (PDF). Bailiff's Chambers. 17 June 2019 – via Jersey Law Society.
- Heath, Richard. "Jersey's next Deputy Bailiff is announced". www.jerseyeveningpost.com.
- "Deputy Bailiff Robert MacRae 'deeply honoured' to serve as Bailiff of Jersey". ITV News. 22 April 2025.
- "Robert MacRae appointed as HM Attorney General". Carey Olsen. 22 October 2014.