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07 May 2021
Issue: 7931 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Chief Master Marsh retires

Chief Master Marsh retired as Chief Master of the High Court, Chancery Division on 1 May after a distinguished career.

Matthew Marsh was admitted as a solicitor in 1977, became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1990 and a Recorder in 2002. He was appointed a Chancery Master in 2012 and Chief Master of the High Court, Chancery Division in 2014. He became an Honorary Bencher in 2016. 

Issue: 7931 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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