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01 January 2010
Categories: In-House , Podcasts / Webcasts , Legal News , Commercial
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New UK Corporate Governance Code: NLJ free newscast link available now

NLJ newscast: company regulation & directors duties

To view the panel discussion please go to:

http://www.lexisauditorium.com/theatre.aspx?c=529

Held on 3 June 2010, panel participants:

• Carol Shutkever, Herbert Smith
• Lucy Fergusson, Linklaters.
• Frances Le Grys, Hogan Lovells

Topics covered include:

• The overhauling of the Combined Code and the spectre of annual director
re-election
• The post Walker landscape – practical observations
• The growing trend in shareholder engagement
• Directors’ duties and derivative actions: lessons to be learned from the case-law so far.

Viewing tips: To ensure you can view the newscast please test your network at www.lexisauditorium.com/mptest.aspx

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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