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06 December 2019
Issue: 7868 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Practising fee views?

Barristers are invited to make their views known on practising certificate fees

The Bar Council and Bar Standards Board are holding a consultation on the proposed rates for 2020/21, which are scheduled to remain at their current level. The fee is banded on a sliding scale from £100 for those earning £30,000 or less, through to £2,500 for anyone with an income of more than £500,000 and £3,000 for income of more than £1m. Views should be sent to treasurer@barcouncil.org.uk by 5pm on 18 December 2019.

Issue: 7868 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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A Court of Appeal ruling has clarified the distinction between contracts of 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration, with potentially significant implications for commercial drafting
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