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05 July 2012
Issue: 7521 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Ursula Brennan MoJ

Ursula Brennan has been announced as the new permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) by head of the civil service, Sir Bob Kerslake

Sir Bob believes that her previous experience as a director general at the MoJ will prove invaluable in helping to deliver the department’s ambitious agenda for reform. Ursula took up her role on 2 July.

Issue: 7521 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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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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Police powers targeting concealed identities at protests come with procedural conditions that could determine whether prosecutions succeed
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