Simon Hetherington

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Simon Hetherington is the former publisher of Halsbury’s Laws and of EF&P. He is now the director of content for Bequeathed (www.bequeathed.org).

Director of content

Simon Hetherington is the former publisher of Halsbury’s Laws and of EF&P. He is now the director of content for Bequeathed (www.bequeathed.org).

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Simon Hetherington argues the greatest risk from DIY wills is in the profession’s response to them

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Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

DWF strengthens North West teams with 11 newly qualified solicitors

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

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Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

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