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Super court

04 January 2007
Issue: 7254 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Practice areas
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In brief

Plans for the world’s biggest dedicated business court have been unveiled by Her Majesty’s Courts Service. The high-spec building—Rolls Building—is to be built on Fetter Lane near the Royal Courts of Justice.

It will bring together the specialist jurisdictions of the High Court dealing with business disputes under one roof. The new ‘super court’, which is believed to be around four times bigger than its nearest competitor, will provide 29 courtrooms, 12 hearing rooms and 44 public consultation rooms.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Kingsley Napley—Paul Davidoff

Kingsley Napley—Paul Davidoff

Partner joins as lead of international tax desk

Reed Smith—Michael Darowski

Reed Smith—Michael Darowski

International arbitration partner joins disputes team in London

Shakespeare Martineau — 12 newly qualified solicitors

Shakespeare Martineau — 12 newly qualified solicitors

Firm celebrates strong retention and new talent across practice areas

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