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11 April 2013
Issue: 7555 / Categories: Legal News
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Stewart’s reign continues

CEO of Olswang re-elected

David Stewart has been re-elected as Chief Executive Officer to lead Olswang for the next three financial years. As Olswang’s CEO, David will chair the firm’s Executive Committee, which will be charged with implementing the firm’s strategy and managing the business. Prior to being elected Chief Executive in 2010, David had been Olswang’s Managing Partner since 2007.

Issue: 7555 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
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The law sector has been chosen as the testing ground for the government’s AI Growth Labs—speeding up development, testing and regulatory compliance so software can be market-ready more quickly
A range of options beyond burial, cremation and burial at sea could become legally available, under Law Commission recommendations
Artificial intelligence (AI) legal assistants will be deployed to cut delays in the Crown Court, ministers have announced
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