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21 February 2020
Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Silk run begins again

The 2020 silk competition has begun. The Selection Panel opened the applications window on 18 February, for a deadline of 5pm on 1 April

Applicants for Queen’s Counsel (QC) will be informed in September whether or not they have been invited for interview. The interviews will take place from mid-September to mid-October, and the Panel’s recommendations will be passed to the Lord Chancellor in late October.

The Selection Panel said it hopes to announce the successful applicants before Christmas. Visit www.qcappointments.org for more information.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Heather Gibson

Freeths—Heather Gibson

Freeths strengthens national tax team with Heather Gibson appointment

Debevoise & Plimpton—Mary Lavelle

Debevoise & Plimpton—Mary Lavelle

Debevoise expands London secondaries team with addition of Mary Lavelle

Excello Law—Hestia Private Client

Excello Law—Hestia Private Client

Excello Law welcomes ex-Irwin Mitchell team to launch Hestia Private Client

NEWS
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Law firms cannot be compelled to disclose documents protected by unwaived legal professional privilege (LPP) during misconduct investigations, the High Court has clarified
Solicitors have urged regulators not to impose unnecessary cost and complexity on third-party litigation funding
International demand for UK legal services is surging, with exports at record levels, according to Law Society research
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