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01 July 2020
Categories: Legal News , Profession , Covid-19
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QC hopefuls: interviews in the autumn

The silk round for this year is going ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic
Applications for the 2020 QC competition opened in February and closed on 1 April, and the Queen’s Counsel Selection Panel has said it will notify all applicants about whether or not they will be interviewed by 11 September.

Interviews will be conducted in late September and early October. All dates are subject to potential disruption from the pandemic, and applicants will be notified of any change in scheduling. In last year’s round, 114 QCs were appointed.

Categories: Legal News , Profession , Covid-19
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carter-Ruck—Tomas Vail

Carter-Ruck—Tomas Vail

Carter-Ruck strengthens International team with appointment of arbitration partner Tomas Vail

Slater Heelis—Nick Terry

Slater Heelis—Nick Terry

Slater Heelis strengthens crime and regulatory team with appointment of Nick Terry as partner

Payne Hicks Beach—Thomas Moran & Sarah Gogan

Payne Hicks Beach—Thomas Moran & Sarah Gogan

Payne Hicks Beach strengthens private wealth offering with appointment of two new partners

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