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04 January 2007
Issue: 7254 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Silk extension

In brief

The deadline for the submission of application forms for this year’s silk appointments has been extended to 2pm on Monday 29 January 2007. Applicants have to pay an application fee of £2,500, with successful lawyers having to pay a further £3,000 when the appointments are announced at the end of this year. Applications forms are available at www.qcapplications.org.uk/guidance.

Issue: 7254 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Jean-François Le Gal

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Jean-François Le Gal

Penningtons Manches Cooper strengthens international disputes team with appointment of leading arbitration partner

Shakespeare Martineau—Aaron Sanders & Kate Saunders

Shakespeare Martineau—Aaron Sanders & Kate Saunders

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens trust and estates disputes team with new appointments

Bellevue Law—Shannon Moore

Bellevue Law—Shannon Moore

Bellevue Law strengthens employment disputes and international advisory capability with senior associate appointment

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