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09 June 2020
Issue: 7890 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Funded by Steps

The 10,000 Steps for Justice virtual event on 8 June has raised more than £180,000 for free frontline legal advice charities, organisers the London Legal Support Trust has revealed

More than 3,500 people took part from their homes, gardens, local parks and neighbourhoods, including the Lord Chief Justice, Baroness Kennedy, and broadcaster Rob Rinder.

The annual London Legal Walk, which is usually held in June, has been postponed to 5 October 2020. Since the pandemic began, some legal advice agencies have reported a 600% increase in help.

Issue: 7890 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt

Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt

Restructuring and insolvency practice strengthened by partner hire

Gateley Legal—Billy Poulter & Shay Moore

Gateley Legal—Billy Poulter & Shay Moore

North West residential development team welcomes partner and associate

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire

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