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11 April 2013
Issue: 7555 / Categories: Legal News
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DIY in court

Bar Council launches guide for litigants in person

The Bar Council has launched a guide for DIY litigants. A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court, written by a range of Specialist Bar Associations, including a number of QCs, sets out an insider’s view on how to find free or affordable help with a legal problem, how to start and defend a claim, how to represent yourself in court and advice on specialist sections of law, including: personal injury, employment, bankruptcy and debt. Maura McGowan QC, chair of the Bar, said the guide would be sent to all MPs in England and Wales.

Issue: 7555 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys senior leadership appointments

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths strengthens London Construction and Engineering practice with two strategic senior hires

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins announces strategic hire to deepen skills base in the social business sector

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