News in brief
Opportunities in pensions-based legal recruitment rose 19% in the first quarter of 2009, compared with the same period last year, according to legal recruiter GRS Legal. Pensions teams in a number of leading law firms are expanding at mid and senior levels as the industry gears up to deal with increased activity resulting from the recession, says GRS.
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions
