A series of new senior level promotions have been announced at Paragon Law.
Peter Halpin will be taking on the newly created position of client services director at Eversheds, along with Keith Froud assuming the role of CoCom Practice Group Head as of May 2011.
Tayntons LLP has appointed employment law specialist Ian Pettifer as its new head of employment. Ian brings over 13 years’ employment law experience to the role.
Fountain Court Chambers announce that three new door tenants have been appointed.
Class action adjudged to be “fundamentally flawed”
A high-profile divorce lawyer, a commercial QC and a senior litigation partner at Herbert Smith have been ennobled.
The net result of government plans to wipe £350m off the legal aid budget is an attack on the welfare of some of the most vulnerable members of our society
More “visible” role models, mentors and coaches from minority groups are needed at senior levels within firms
A mortgage lender was entitled to see copies of solicitors’ files to investigate whether the transaction showed indications of fraud, the High Court has ruled.
CEDR announced the winners of its biennial awards for excellence last week.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
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West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
