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17 November 2011
Issue: 7490 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Graham Reid & Owen Watkins Lewis Silkin

Graham Reid has joined Lewis Silkin as a partner in the corporate practice. Graham joins the firm from Finers Stephens Innocent, where he advised on all aspects of banking law.

His range of experience includes advising on structured finance products and investments, financing for acquisitions and restructurings of AIM-listed companies.

Also joining the firm is barrister Owen Watkins, pictured, who has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services regulation including roles at the Financial Services Authority and the Securities and Investments Board. Owen specialises in advising clients on matters related to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Issue: 7490 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Wedlake Bell—Rebecca Christie

Wedlake Bell—Rebecca Christie

Firm welcomes partner with specialist expertise in family and art law

Birketts—Álvaro Aznar

Birketts—Álvaro Aznar

Dual-qualified partner joins international private client team

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