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31 October 2013
Issue: 7582 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Rosemary Martin—Women in the City Awards 2013

Vodafone group general counsel wins legal category

Rosemary Martin, group general counsel and company secretary for multinational telecommunications company, Vodafone, has won the legal category at the Women in the City Awards 2013. Rosemary’s commitment to the promotion of women at all levels impressed the judges, who praised her dedication to addressing gender imbalances in the workplace. Nicholas Lavender QC, vice-chairman of the Bar and panel judge, says: “Rosemary has a clear passion for improving the gender imbalance prevalent in much of modern business and has promoted, and continues to promote, a range of programmes which encourage female colleagues to develop professionally.”

Issue: 7582 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

HFW—Nelson Wang

HFW—Nelson Wang

HFW strengthens global insurance practice and Greater China offering with London Partner hire

Burges Salmon—David McEwing

Burges Salmon—David McEwing

Burges Salmon boosts Energy and Utilities practice with appointment of David McEwing

Browne Jacobson—Alexander Studholme

Browne Jacobson—Alexander Studholme

Browne Jacobson adds international construction arbitration partner in London push

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Finding matrimonial wealth is as challenging as dividing it, as family disputes draw practitioners into asset tracing, offshore structures and insolvency

Agreement between opponents offers no guarantee that a court will approve a retrospective increase to a costs budget
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