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16 March 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Landmark Chambers—Ben Connor

Landmark appoints new practice manager

Landmark Chambers has announced the arrival of a new senior practice manager, Ben Connor. He joins chambers after two years as a senior clerk with Cornerstone Chambers.

Landmark Chambers is a sizeable set of 88 barristers, including 32 silks, with key areas of specialisation in planning, property, environmental and public law.  

Chief executive of chambers Paul Newhall, commenting on Ben’s appointment, said: ‘We are delighted to have recruited someone of Ben’s caliber. He brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in practice management, and his move to Landmark Chambers demonstrates our commitment to develop further our reputation as the UK’s leading chambers for planning, infrastructure and environmental law.’

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