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03 February 2011
Issue: 7450 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Doug Jones & John Wright The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has made new appointments this month. International arbitrator Doug Jones joins as CIArb president and John Wright becomes chairman of the board of trustees.

Doug is a partner in Australian law firm Clayton Utz and a door tenant at Atkin Chambers. He is an international chartered arbitrator and dispute resolution lawyer, having experience as arbitrator and counsel in international and domestic arbitrations. John is joint head at Bird & Bird in London. He is an experienced arbitrator and party advocate in arbitration who also acts as an adjudicator, dispute board member and mediator.

Issue: 7450 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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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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