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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7530

20 September 2012

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Shareholder Claims will make particularly interesting reading for those investors with the luxury of a choice of jurisdictions in which to bring claims.

Peter Breakey breaks his silence & exposes multiple regulatory malfunctions

Richard Moorhead wonders what makes professionals tick

Matthew Davies trading as Special Occasions/2XL Limos v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2012] UKUT 130 (TCC), [2012] All ER (D) 59 (Sep) Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber)

Simon Duncan explores who has the right to sue former directors under section 217 of the Insolvency Act 1986

Keith Patten considers the liability of the police

Does UK plc have the right to strike? Tom Walker reports

The law surrounding cohabitees & trusts of land continues to evolve, says Greg Williams

Who should have the right to a medically assisted death? Richard Scorer & Victoria Beel report

US legal services giant LegalZoom has teamed up with QualitySolicitors to launch a range of products online later this year.

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Clyde & Co—Sian Langer & Gemma Parker

Firm strengthens catastrophic injury capability with partner promotions

DWF—Dean Gormley

Finance and restructuring team offering expands in Manchester with partner hire

Taylor Rose—Vicki Maflin

Firm announces appointment of head of remortgage

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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7530

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clyde & Co—Sian Langer & Gemma Parker

DWF—Dean Gormley

Taylor Rose—Vicki Maflin