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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Environmental Law Foundation

03 February 2011
Issue: 7451 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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The Environmental Law Foundation has announced that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has agreed to assume the presidency of the Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) with immediate effect for a fixed three year term.

His Royal Highness’s continuing strong support for ELF’s national role in giving communities the knowledge and guidance to help them access and use the law to help protect their environment and quality of life.

Chair, Stephen Tromans QC comments: “This support boosts our determination to further assist communities in the protection of their environment and quality of life.” 

Issue: 7451 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

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Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester

Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester

Firm launches business immigration practice with dual partner hire

Freeths—Jane Dickers

Freeths—Jane Dickers

Scottish offering strengthened with dispute resolution partner hire in Glasgow

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