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09 September 2016
Issue: 7713 / Categories: Legal News
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Bar Council elections

It’s election time at the Bar Council again, with potential candidates urged to put their name forward by 5pm on 21 September. Applicants are reminded that this year, the categories for juniors have changed from under/over 7 years’ call to under/over 7 years in practice. Elected Bar Council members are expected to attend a minimum of four of the eight Bar Council meetings each year. 

For further information, contact Bev Dougherty, Executive Office Manager, at Elections@BarCouncil.org.uk.  

Issue: 7713 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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