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20 June 2011
Issue: 7470 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Richard Burger and Alison Clarke Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP has made two promotions to its equity partnership: Richard Burger and Alison Clarke.

Richard is a former senior enforcement lawyer at the FSA. He specialises in contentious and non-contentious regulation and compliance.

Alison was called to the bar in 1994. She advises on insurance coverage and defence across a range of classes, including directors, officers and financial institutions.

Jonathan Watmough, managing partner, comments: “Richard and Alison are talented lawyers who will make a strong contribution to the firm’s success.”
 

Issue: 7470 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Partner joins commercial property team in Taunton office

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner

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