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11 September 2008
Issue: 7336 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Employment
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Employment Law

Kenney v Ministry of Defence [2008] All ER (D) 95 (Aug)

The fact that, in certain very exceptional circumstances, it is open to an employer to give preference to one gender rather than to another does not demonstrate that it is even prima facie unlawful discrimination if that opportunity is not taken and all candidates are treated equally. It is not discriminating against a woman to fail to treat her more favourably than a man.

Issue: 7336 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Employment
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NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

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Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments

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