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15 September 2011
Issue: 7481 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) Awards 2011

The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) has announced the winners of the AWS Awards 2011, celebrating the success of women solicitors in business.

Chairwoman, Joy Van Cooten comments: “The judges were delighted at the number and strength of applications from successful businesswomen from all walks of legal life.”

The winners included Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, vice president of the Law Society, who won the award for “Best Woman Solicitor Managing a Legal Aid Practice”.

Issue: 7481 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

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Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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