David Edmond Neuberger, Lord Neuberger of Abbostsbury took up appointment as President of the Supreme Court on 1 October 2012, succeeding Lord Philips. He held this position for five years, before retiring in 2017.

Lord Neuberger has since been elected as an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society in 2017 and is an honorary Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Lord Neuberger became a Patron of the Aberdeen Law Project in 2023. Commenting on his appointment, he said:

“With the current political and technological challenges at home and abroad, the rule of law has never been more important. And in an increasingly complex and regulated world, giving citizens access to legal advice and representation has never been more necessary. The Aberdeen Law Project therefore deserves strong support. It enables students to appreciate, and to participate in, the rule of law throughout the justice system, this helps them to become more valuable  members of society, and it is very useful experience for their future careers. Over and above that, it is of enormous benefit to the many people who have no other means of getting access to justice. I am proud to be associated with the Project and the many students involved with it.”