Glasgow 2014 has revealed the list of 17 law firms and barristers’ chambers and 19 individual solicitors, advocates and barristers appointed to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Pro Bono Legal Advice and Representation Service. The practitioners will provide free legal advice and representation for accredited athletes, coaches, team officials, Commonwealth Games Associations, International Federations and National Federations for the period between 8 July to 6 August. The firm of Harper Macleod is the official legal adviser. About 100 applications were received from practitioners around the UK.
04 June 2014
Games duty
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