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27 October 2021
Issue: 7954 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Disciplinary Tribunal: recruiting now

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) is looking for up to 15 solicitor members and ten lay members to join in 2022

Solicitors must have practised for at least ten years. The SDT deals with disciplinary cases, which are heard by a panel of three members.

Applicants should be able to commit to at least 15 hearing days each year, plus time to prepare for hearings and draft judgments.

Applications close on 14 November. Interviews will be held in January 2022.

Find out more at https://www.solicitorstribunal.org.uk.

Issue: 7954 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

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