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01 October 2012
Issue: 7531 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Breaking new ground

His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC took up his post as the first Chief Coroner of England and Wales this month.

The Lord Chief Justice made the appointment under the provisions of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 having consulted with the Lord Chancellor. Judge Thornton is a Senior Circuit Judge at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).
 

Issue: 7531 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Clare Dewar

DAC Beachcroft—Clare Dewar

DAC Beachcroft strengthens Scottish real estate capabilitywith partner appointment

Womble Bond Dickinson—Brendan Ryan

Womble Bond Dickinson—Brendan Ryan

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints Brendan Ryan as partner in Public Law Projects team

Parklane Plowden Chambers—five appointments

Parklane Plowden Chambers—five appointments

Parklane Plowden Chambers welcomes five new barristers

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