The London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) has announced its newly elected president as Julian Acratopulo, who will succeed Ed Crosse of Simmons & Simmons LLP. Julian is a partner at Clifford Chance, where he heads the firm’s international commercial litigation group. Commenting on his new role, he said: ‘The LSLA is a strong voice on behalf of civil litigators in what is a time of fundamental change to our legal system. I am delighted to have been elected as its president; I am very much looking forward to what is an exciting and challenging role. With 29 March 2019 looming, uncertainty abounds and many litigators remain concerned about the recognition and enforceability of UK judgments post-Brexit.’ He added: ‘I would like to thank retiring president Ed Crosse for his tremendous work in promoting the interests of the LSLA’s members during his tenure, and ensuring the organisation has actively participated in the debate over the reforms to London’s courts.’
26 March 2018
LSLA announces new president
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