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Halsbury Legal Awards 2013

24 January 2013
Issue: 7545 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Recognising the finest achievements & talents of remarkable individuals & teams across the entire legal sector

The Halsbury Legal Awards, which make their debut in 2013, are dedicated to recognising excellence across the legal profession and celebrating lawyers who support the rule of law.

The Awards will recognise the finest achievements and talents of remarkable individuals and teams across the entire legal sector.

The Bar, legal practice, in-house counsel, academia and legal journalism will all be recognised, as will contributions to the promotion, growth and value of the legal sector.

The closing date for entry, which is free, is 1 February. Find out more at www.halsburylegalawards.co.uk.

 

Issue: 7545 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments

Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard

Myers & Co—Jess Latham

Myers & Co—Jess Latham

Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire

NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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