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Anthony Hudson, Guy Vassall-Adams & Ben Silverstone—Matrix

14 November 2013
Issue: 7584 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Recruits for media & information group

Matrix has recruited Anthony Hudson, Guy Vassall-Adams and Ben Silverstone to its media and information group. All three are highly regarded media and information law juniors, joining from Doughty Street Chambers. Anthony was called in 1996; his principal area of practice is defamation and media law with a particular interest in freedom of expression and privacy. Guy was called in 2000 and also specialises in media law and defamation. Ben was called in 2009 and specialises in media law and in public law, particularly in the fields of community care and education.

Issue: 7584 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

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