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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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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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