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18 November 2010
Issue: 7442 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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John Cooper QC Honorary visiting professor

John Cooper QC has been awarded the position of honorary visiting professor of law at Cardiff University.

This position recognises John’s legal practice in crime and human rights and the acknowledgment that he has become the leading commentator on the law and legal affairs.

Earlier this year, he was appointed director of media and communications for the Halsbury Law Exchange and at the same time undertook a position as consultant editor for the Criminal Law and Justice Weekly.
 

Issue: 7442 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—four appointments

Birketts—four appointments

Firm expands partnership with four lateral hires across key practice areas

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Commercial law firm announces appointment of corporate partner

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joins corporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

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