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08 November 2017
Issue: 7769 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Judicial review

R (on the application of Hersi & Co Solicitors) v Lord Chancellor (as successor to the Legal Services Commission) [2017] EWHC 2667 (TCC), [2017] All ER (D) 34 (Nov

The claimant solicitors' firm's claim challenging the defendant's tendering process failed. The objections raised by the claimant, which revolved around its failure to answer certain questions on a tendering document, were dismissed by the Technology and Construction Court. The claimant's further claim, namely that the defendant had erred in how it had dealt with numerous applicants so as to have caused a wider breach of the equality principle, was held to be misconceived.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

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