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09 October 2015
Issue: 7671 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Family pro bono clinic opens in Cardiff

Six Cardiff law firms, in partnership with LawWorks Cymru, local barristers and other stakeholders, have set up a pro bono clinic at Cardiff County Court in response to overwhelming demand following the removal of legal aid for most private family law cases.

The project to set up Cardiff Court Family Free Advice Clinic has been spearheaded by Judge Isabel Parry and District Judge David Crowley, in response to concerns over the rise of unrepresented litigants. The clinic will run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Issue: 7671 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DWF—David Abbott & Claire Keat

DWF—David Abbott & Claire Keat

Senior appointments in insurance services and commercial services announced

Clyde & Co—Nick Roberts

Clyde & Co—Nick Roberts

Aviation disputes practice strengthened by London partner hire

Ellisons—Marion Knocker

Ellisons—Marion Knocker

Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership

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A family judge has criticised the prison authorities for mistakenly freeing a father who abducted his own son
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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a £10m penalty plus £4.8m in costs from manufacturer Ultra Electronics Holdings, under the terms of a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) for failure to prevent bribery
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