Nick Eastwell is joining the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) next month as chief adviser on City law firms.
Erica Buchan, Nicola Reid and Rebecca Riddell have been promoted to associate level at Ledingham Chalmers LLP.
The former 14-strong Dickinson Dees family team has launched independent firm, Silk Family Law, with offices in Newcastle and North Yorkshire.
Rebecca Hawley, a former College of Law student, has been recognised for her outstanding performance in family law by receiving the inaugural Peter Clark Prize sponsored by Dawson Cornwell.
Paul Murray, managing partner, and Simon Hodson, senior partner of Beachcroft have both been elected for a second term
Conor Quigley QC, a specialist in EU law, has joined Serle Court.
Kay Taylor has joined the clinical negligence team at Penningtons Solicitors LLP.
Geldards is celebrating after winning the Property Law Firm of the Year 2010 prize at the recent East Midlands Property Dinner.
Powell Gilbert LLP has announced that Anna Carboni joined them as partner on 1 October.
Conyers Dill & Pearman announce the appointment of attorneys in London and Hong Kong as well as the Cayman Islands and Bermuda practices.
Senior appointments in insurance services and commercial services announced
Aviation disputes practice strengthened by London partner hire
Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership