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05 July 2023
Issue: 8032 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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New chair of Law Commission appointed

Sir Peter Fraser has been appointed chair of the Law Commission of England and Wales, replacing Sir Nicholas Green. His three-year term begins on 1 December.

Sir Nicholas said: ‘His expertise and skills will be invaluable in leading the Commission to deliver effective law reform in an exciting period of change.’

Sir Peter was called to the Bar in 1989, and specialised in international arbitration, technology, engineering and construction disputes. He was appointed a recorder of the crown court in 2002 and QC in 2009. He sits both as a judge of the Technology and Construction Court (and was judge in charge from 2017 to 2020) and the Commercial Court.

Issue: 8032 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

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The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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