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05 January 2012
Issue: 7495 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Lord Reed & Lord Justice Carnwath Justices of the Supreme Court

Lord Reed and Lord Justice Carnwath have been appointed as justices of the Supreme Court.

The appointments were made by Her Majesty The Queen at the advice of the prime minister and lord chancellor.

Lord Reed brings experience in Scots law and practice, as well as insights into the work of the European Court of Human Rights. Lord Justice Carnwath’s range of experience as a senior judge is complemented by his chairmanship of the Law Commission, his work reforming the tribunals system, and his service as the first senior president of tribunals.
 

Issue: 7495 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

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The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
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Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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