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DADDY DIALLING

04 October 2007
Issue: 7291 / Categories: Legal News , Child law
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In brief

A paternity helpline to give legal and practical advice to male solicitors on childcare rights has been launched by the Association of Women Solicitors (AWS). The confidential helpline offers half-an-hour of free legal advice and is staffed by volunteer lawyers. Government figures show that only a quarter of men who are entitled to paternity leave take advantage of this right. The helpline—an extension of the maternity helpline already provided by the AWS to women solicitors—aims to help more male solicitors benefit from their rights. The helpline number is 0870 043 4844.

Issue: 7291 / Categories: Legal News , Child law
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DWF—19 appointments

DWF—19 appointments

Belfast team bolstered by three senior hires and 16 further appointments

Cadwalader—Andro Atlaga

Cadwalader—Andro Atlaga

Firm strengthens leveraged finance team with London partner hire

Knights—Ella Dodgson & Rebecca Laffan

Knights—Ella Dodgson & Rebecca Laffan

Double hire marks launch of family team in Leeds

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