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24 July 2009
Issue: 7379 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Firms pool for dispute resolution

Twelve City law firms and the College of Law have launched what is believed to be the first training consortium in dispute resolution.

The consortium is a pooled structured training programme for junior dispute resolution lawyers. It is designed for lawyers from 0–3 years PQE, and enables them to train in the core areas of the litigation process.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Law firm strengthens real estate team with two new partners

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors strengthens primary care expertise with appointment of legal director

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints David Varney to strengthen digital practice

NEWS
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The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
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