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28 July 2011
Issue: 7476 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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John Wotton Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy consultant and former partner John Wotton has been inaugurated as the Law Society’s president.

John practises in the field of EU and competition law. He has held the EU Matters Council seat since 2007 and will be supported by vice president Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, deputy vice president Nick Fluck and the chairs of the Society’s boards, Christina Blacklaws, Andrew Caplen, Michael Garson, and David Taylor.
 

Issue: 7476 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys senior leadership appointments

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths strengthens London Construction and Engineering practice with two strategic senior hires

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins announces strategic hire to deepen skills base in the social business sector

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