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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

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway

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