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20 November 2008
Issue: 7346 / Categories: Features , Procedure & practice , Costs
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Look, no robes

Civil Way

The senior presiding judge has guided district judges out of donning a gown when sitting either in private or for the purposes of small claims disposals or interim hearings. How often the attractive new attire will make its way off a hanger in other situations could well depend on the standard and size of the court or hearing room—or shoebox. Where no robe, the guidance continues, a dark coloured business suit or similar is required.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

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DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

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Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints David Varney to strengthen digital practice

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