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09 February 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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23 Essex Street—Wayne King

Chambers appoints new director

23 Essex Street has announced the arrival of its new senior clerk, Wayne King.

Wayne joins chambers from his former position as chambers director at 5 St Andrew’s Hill, where he worked for over five years. He also previously spent more than 23 years as the senior clerk for Lady Justice Kate Thirlwall, when she was in practice as a QC. The set at 23 Essex Street primarily focuses on crime, fraud and regulatory matters.

Commenting on his new role, Wayne said: ‘I am excited to be joining 23 Essex Street. The set has for many years been considered as a leader in its fields. I look forward to working with the barristers and staff to build on success 23 Essex Street has achieved to date.’

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