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12 April 2016
Issue: 7694 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Alison Kirby—Law Society

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Howes Percival partner appointed to Civil Litigation Committee

Howes Percival partner and commercial litigation expert, Alison Kirby, has been appointed to the Law Society's Civil Litigation Committee.

Acting for commercial and government clients, Alison has a broad and varied litigation experience involving cases of substantial value. She is based in Howes Percival's Norwich office.

Alison comments: "I am honoured to have been appointed to The Law Society's Civil Litigation Committee and I look forward to playing an active role in promoting and developing the guidance and assistance available to civil and commercial lawyers in this time of unsettling change to the profession."

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Issue: 7694 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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