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Law Society Excellence Awards

27 October 2011
Issue: 7487 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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The achievements of the legal profession were celebrated by the Law Society last week

Over 600 legal professionals and their guests joined the president of the Law Society John Wotton and BBC Broadcaster Mishal Husain at a presentation ceremony at Old Billingsgate.

The Law Society Gazette legal personality of the year was presented to Jo Cooper of Perrin Buildings Chambers. Other winners included junior lawyer of the year, Saadia Khan of Bindmans and in-house solicitor of the year, Naomi Bentley-Lawson of Warwickshire County Council. Lord Collins of Mapesbury received the Law Society lifetime achievement award.
 

Issue: 7487 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

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