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Tracy Smyth

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Tracy Smyth is a partner in the Commercial Insurance Team at Weightmans LLP and head of the Employers’ Liability Sector Focus Team of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL). FOIL represents those engaged in the defence of insurance-related claims. Its members act for insurers, self-insured companies and all authorities in the public and private sectors. It is committed to shaping and influencing public policy and promoting best practice (www.foil.org.uk).

Partner

Tracy Smyth is a partner in the Commercial Insurance Team at Weightmans LLP and head of the Employers’ Liability Sector Focus Team of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL). FOIL represents those engaged in the defence of insurance-related claims. Its members act for insurers, self-insured companies and all authorities in the public and private sectors. It is committed to shaping and influencing public policy and promoting best practice (www.foil.org.uk).

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Tracy Smyth welcomes the court's common sense approach to the doctrine of vicarious liability

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers

Excello Law—John Osborne

Excello Law—John Osborne

Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors

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