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17 July 2013
Issue: 7569 / Categories: Legal News
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New Lord Chief Justice

Sir John Thomas to be new LCJ

Sir John Thomas, president of the Queen’s Bench Division, is to be the next Lord Chief Justice. Sir John will succeed Lord Judge in October. Sir John practised at the commercial Bar, and is a past president of the British Insurance Law Association. He is a co-founder of the European Law Institute, a non-profit research body. He said: “Although in a time of reduced resources significant change must continue, the judiciary will play its leading part in ensuring that justice is delivered fairly and efficiently.”

Issue: 7569 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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