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15 September 2021
Issue: 7948 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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AG returns from maternity leave

Suella Braverman QC has returned to the position of Attorney General following her maternity leave

The Prime Minister reappointed Braverman this week, also reappointing Michael Ellis Solicitor General following his time as Attorney General while Braverman was on leave. Braverman is the first Cabinet-level minister to take maternity leave, during which time she was designated ‘Minister on Leave’, following the passage of the Ministerial and Other Maternity Allowances Act.  

Braverman said she was grateful for the opportunity to ‘go on maternity leave in the way other women can and come back to a job I am honoured to do.

‘I can’t wait to get back to work. One of my first priorities is to continue the government’s work in rebuilding confidence and trust in our criminal justice system, particularly with victims.’

Issue: 7948 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hogan Lovells—Lisa Quelch

Hogan Lovells—Lisa Quelch

Partner hire strengthens global infrastructure and energy financing practice

Sherrards—Jan Kunstyr

Sherrards—Jan Kunstyr

Legal director bolsters international expertise in dispute resolution team

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team

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