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Brian Dawson

Mediator & senior partner

Brian Dawson, mediator and senior partner, Walker Smith Way Ltd (bdawson@walkersmithway.com; www.walkersmithway.com)

Mediator & senior partner

Brian Dawson, mediator and senior partner, Walker Smith Way Ltd (bdawson@walkersmithway.com; www.walkersmithway.com)

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Brian Dawson dives headfirst into the mandatory mediation debate

Brian Dawson provides some handy hints on how to unsettle a mediation...

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Bridget Tatham, Forum of Insurance Lawyers

NLJ Career Profile: Bridget Tatham, Forum of Insurance Lawyers

Bridget Tatham, partner at Browne Jacobson and 2026 president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, highlights the importance of hard work, ambition and seizing opportunities

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments

Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard

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