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09 December 2019
Issue: 7868 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Weightmans: Charles Boyne

Top insolvency and restructuring specialist joins growing national team

Weightmans has welcomed top insolvency and restructuring specialist Charles Boyne to its growing national team.

Charles is based in Weightmans’ London office and joins the firm after four years at Shepherd and Wedderburn.Charles has a wealth of experience in disputes relating to finance and insolvency, and represents financial institutions, corporate clients and insolvency practitioners.

Partner Natasha Atkinson commented: ‘Charles is a highly-respected leader in his field. He is dynamic, intuitive and incredibly experienced and we are delighted that he has joined us to help with our bold plan for further growth.’

Charles added: ‘I am excited by Weightmans’ impressive strategy for future growth and look forward to being a part of those plans, working with Natasha and the team as well as colleagues across the UK to further develop and strengthen our offering.’

Issue: 7868 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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