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23 June 2017
Issue: 7752 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Bates Wells Braithwaite—Murdoch Currie

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Bates Wells Braithwaite strengthens its equity capital markets practice

Murdoch Currie has joined 38-partner Bates Wells Braithwaite (BWB) as a corporate and commercial partner. He was previously a partner in Berwin Leighton Paisner’s corporate practice group.

Murdoch's arrival brings BWB’s corporate and commercial partner headcount to six. He has worked for more than 25 years as a corporate lawyer, and will advise on corporate transactions, M&A and equity capital markets.

Issue: 7752 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team

DWF—Chris Air

DWF—Chris Air

Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment

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