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11 June 2010
Issue: 7421 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Lady Justice Hallett DBE Judicial Studies Board

Lord Chancellor, Kenneth Clarke QC, and the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, have appointed Lady Justice Hallett DBE to be chairman of the Judicial Studies Board.

She will take over next month from Lord Justice Maurice Kay who steps down after three years.

Lord Judge also announced that Lord Justice Maurice Kay becomes vice-president of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) after Lord Justice Waller’s retirement last month. His appointment is for three years.

Issue: 7421 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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