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05 July 2012
Issue: 7521 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Adam Jones & Emma Carter Birketts

Birketts solicitors has appointed two new partners and promoted seven associates, as well as recruiting new legal expertise to the firm

Corporate law specialist Adam Jones (pictured), has become a partner in the firm’s Chelmsford office. Adam says: “I am delighted to have joined the Birketts LLP partnership...I intend to play an active part in the firm’s future, not just as a corporate partner, but also in putting its plans for growth into effect in a fast-changing world.” Adam is joined by Emma Carter, who was recently appointed to the firm’s commercial property team.

Issue: 7521 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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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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