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28 May 2025
Issue: 8118 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Dispute resolution
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Don’t miss LIDW25

Justice minister Sarah Sackman KC will give the opening address at London International Disputes Week (LIDW25) on 3 June

Sackman said: ‘As markets rapidly change, innovative dispute resolution not only settles disagreements but drives economic growth and transforms industries.’

LIDW25 features a keynote address from former International Court of Justice president Judge Joan Donoghue, a fireside chat with James Besley, co-head of legal at Google DeepMind, a ‘View from business’ by Lord Karan Bilimoria, chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, and a celebration of 200 years of the Law Society with its president, Richard Atkinson.

LIDW25 runs 2–6 June.

Issue: 8118 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Dispute resolution
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mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

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Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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