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08 December 2021
Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Wheels on fire

Lawyers in lycra have raised more than £130,000 for Breast Cancer Now, in the charity’s annual cycling challenge, Tour de Law

The cyclists cast off their suits to clock as many kilometres as they could over a week. More than 1,300 professionals from 54 offices took part this year, cycling a total of 43,876km on road bikes, static bikes at home or in the office, or in the gym and tracking their distance through Strava. The champions were the STB Underdogs from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Ward Hadaway and CMS followed closely in second and third, respectively. STB Underdogs said they were ‘thrilled’.

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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