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13 October 2020
Issue: 7906 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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The extra mile

The Access to Justice Foundation, is asking supporters to take part in its ‘Go the Extra Mile for Justice Day’ on 5 November in celebration of Pro Bono Week 2020 (2–6 November)

Go the Extra Mile challenges people to raise funds for the free legal advice sector by travelling a number of miles in any form they like, whether walking, running, skipping, cycling or even hopping.

Laura Cassidy, development and fundraising manager at the Foundation, said it had been ‘an extremely challenging year for the free legal advice sector’.

Find out more at bit.ly/34WpPs7 or follow #GotheExtraMile.

Issue: 7906 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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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

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