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27 January 2010
Issue: 7401 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Michael Scott Shepherd & Wedderburn

Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Michael Scott as a partner in its property practice.

Michael joins the firm’s City practice where he will support the existing property offering in London which advises clients including the London Development Agency, Investec Bank, and CNC Investments.

Patrick Andrews, chief executive of Shepherd and Wedderburn comments: “I am pleased to welcome Michael to the firm. He brings a wealth of commercial property expertise and will be an excellent addition to our team in the City.”

Issue: 7401 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Switalskis—Sally Ann Masih, Suzy Overton & Jane Beaumont

Switalskis—Sally Ann Masih, Suzy Overton & Jane Beaumont

Trio of recruits strengthens Switalskis residential property team

Ward Hadaway—Steven Hayward

Ward Hadaway—Steven Hayward

Birmingham law firm appoints construction partner

Flint Bishop—six appointments

Flint Bishop—six appointments

Flint Bishop accelerates Northern growth through strategic senior appointments

NEWS
A High Court decision has clarified that a home may be unfit for human habitation not only where conditions endanger health or safety, but also where they seriously undermine comfort and convenience

A longer time limit for employment tribunal claims, new charity law thresholds, property tribunal recruitment and appellate guidance on small-claims costs feature in the latest Civil Way round-up

A recent High Court ruling could make issue estoppel considerably more complex in cross-border litigation, requiring parties to consider the foreign law governing the underlying claim
The Supreme Court has overturned Cheshire West’s bright-line test for deprivation of liberty, replacing it with a broader, more contextual assessment that gives greater weight to an individual’s wishes, feelings and apparent consent
Jonathan Fisher KC’s wide-ranging fraud report contains worthwhile proposals, but turning them into workable reform will require money, capacity and political will
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