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20 Essex Street Chambers

23 May 2013
Issue: 7561 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Essex goes international

Zannis Mavrogordato and Mahnaz Malik (formerly of 12 Gray’s Inn Square) have joined 20 Essex Street Chambers. Zannis is a specialist in international commercial and investment arbitration. He is dual qualified as an English barrister (1999) and French avocat (2007) and has conducted international arbitration proceedings in English and French on behalf of governments and multinational corporations. Mahnaz specialises in international law and international dispute settlement. She routinely conducts arbitrations for sovereigns and corporations governed by ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA and other procedures.

Issue: 7561 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gilson Gray—Linda Pope

Gilson Gray—Linda Pope

Partner joins family law team inLondon

Jackson Lees Group—five promotions

Jackson Lees Group—five promotions

Private client division announces five new partners

Taylor Wessing—Max Millington

Taylor Wessing—Max Millington

Banking and finance team welcomes partner in London

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