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14 October 2011
Issue: 7485 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Rothera Dowson Legal 500

Nottingham based firm Rothera Dowson has retained its place in the Legal 500, receiving recommendations for seven areas of its work.

Entries were also received for the firm’s family, charities, agriculture and estates, commercial property, commercial litigation and personal tax, trusts and probate departments.

Partner Ann-Marie Bowman was described as being “excellent for children matters” and divorce solicitor Lorna Sear was highlighted for her “sensitive but practical” manner. Collaborative lawyer Paul Cobb was also singled out for his “top-drawer service” and “understated, reassuring presence”.
 

Issue: 7485 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight

NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight

Nick McDonnell of Kain Knight reflects on an unexpected legal career, his drive to support vulnerable clients and the surprising pleasures of watching nothing happen

Mayo Wynne Baxter—Angela Arnold

Mayo Wynne Baxter—Angela Arnold

Mayo Wynne Baxter strengthens property team with new partner appointment

WilmerHale—Jeremy Kosky & Charlie Lightfoot

WilmerHale—Jeremy Kosky & Charlie Lightfoot

WilmerHale expands London disputes capabilities with addition of two leading partners

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The solicitors’ regulator has paused controversial plans to exclude owner-managers from compliance officer roles
The government has launched a £16m legal support grant to support 48 frontline legal advice organisations supporting people facing eviction, problem debt, benefit disputes and family breakdown
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