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Lorien Helm Nicola Skeldon Nikki Kerr Libby Ferrie & John Haynes Plexus Law

04 February 2010
Issue: 7403 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Plexus Law recruits five associates for its Manchester office ahead of the grand opening on 1 March 2010.

Lorien Helm, Nicola Skeldon, Nikki Kerr, Libby Ferrie and John Haynes join from Halliwells.

Andrew McDougall, senior partner at Plexus Law says:
“Plexus has ambitious plans to build on the exceptional growth and success we have achieved to date and the fact that so many highly skilled legal professionals at all levels have approached us is testament to our reputation for high quality legal advice and innovation.”

Issue: 7403 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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