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09 August 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Hunters Law—Paul Ridout

Hunters Law expands its Charity Department

The Partners of Hunters are delighted to announce that Paul Ridout has joined the firm as a Partner in the Charity Department. Paul has over 20 years’ experience of advising charity and other voluntary sector clients, with particular focus on faith-based organisations as well as charities working in cultural/heritage, medical and conservation fields. 

The department is also very pleased with the join of Rebekah French as an International Development Consultant. Rebekah is a veteran of the Royal Air Force and has spent a large portion of her career in the private sector on project deployments in Eastern Africa and the Middle East and as such has a keen cultural awareness and understanding of the regions.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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