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23 May 2013
Issue: 7561 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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20 Essex Street Chambers

Essex goes international

Zannis Mavrogordato and Mahnaz Malik (formerly of 12 Gray’s Inn Square) have joined 20 Essex Street Chambers. Zannis is a specialist in international commercial and investment arbitration. He is dual qualified as an English barrister (1999) and French avocat (2007) and has conducted international arbitration proceedings in English and French on behalf of governments and multinational corporations. Mahnaz specialises in international law and international dispute settlement. She routinely conducts arbitrations for sovereigns and corporations governed by ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA and other procedures.

Issue: 7561 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

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Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

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Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

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