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18 April 2017
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Philip Harman—DAC Beachcroft

Firm appoints new employment partner in Manchester

DAC Beachcroft LLP has appointed Philip Harman as a partner in its national employment and pensions group based in Manchester.  

Philip joined the firm on 3 April from DWF in Manchester where he has been head of the employment practice since October 2014. Having been made up to partner at legacy Cobbetts in 2003, he spent over 10 years with the firm, leading teams based in both Manchester and Leeds prior to its acquisition by DWF in 2013.

Philip has extensive experience of providing specialist employment law advice on all aspects of HR and employment law issues to both private and public sector employers. 

Alex Lock, head of the national employment & pensions group at DAC Beachcroft, said: "I am delighted to welcome Philip to the firm and we all look forward to working with him. His depth of knowledge and aspirational nature make him a very exciting new addition to our team."

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