Nominations for honorary Queen’s Counsel are now being accepted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The accolade is available to all practising lawyers who have made a major contribution to the law of England and Wales. Nominations can be made directly to the MoJ by 12 September. Alternatively, candidates can be suggested as Law Society nominees. Nomination forms are available on the MoJ website. The closing date for Law Society nominees only is 18 August.
31 July 2014
Honoris Causa
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Sackers—Zak Ullah
Sackers welcomes new associate
Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society
Ward Hadaway lawyer joins Birmingham Law Society Council
Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan
Ellisons expands Chelmsford commercial litigation team with two appointments
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