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05 May 2021
Issue: 7931 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Equality , Diversity
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Bar backs Charter for Black Talent

The Bar Council has become the latest organisation to back the Charter for Black Talent in Finance and the Professions, which aims to boost the number of black professionals in senior positions. 

The charter is the brainchild of barrister Harry Matovu QC, who has been working in partnership with Michael Eboda, CEO of Powerful Media Ltd, to extend its reach. It has been backed by Magic Circle firms, several chambers, the Inns of Court and the Commercial Bar Association.

Matovu said: ‘Equality of opportunity is fundamental to any true meritocracy.’

Issue: 7931 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Equality , Diversity
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
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The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
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