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12 May 2011
Issue: 7465 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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The City of London Law Society Specialist working group

The City of London Law Society has recently formed a new specialist working group

The City of London Law Society has recently formed a new specialist working group: the corporate crime and corruption committee, which will look at issues relating to corporate criminal responsibility. 

The committee will be chaired by Michael Caplan QC, partner at Kingsley Napley LLP. Michael sits as a recorder in the Crown Court and is authorised to sit as a deputy High Court judge. He is also a member of the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee chaired by the Lord Chief Justice.
 

Issue: 7465 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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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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