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25 September 2019
Issue: 7857 / Categories: Legal News , Family , Profession
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Calling family lawyers

Lawyers have until 18 October to place their votes for this year’s Family Law Awards in the categories of Chartered Legal Executive of the Year, Clerking Team of the Year and Commentator of the Year. 

A shortlist of four nominees have been selected for each award by the judges from the nominations received. The winners of the ninth annual awards will be announced at a black-tie event at London’s Ballroom South Bank on 27 November. More than 500 family lawyers are expected to attend. Tickets are still available but going fast. For more information and to cast your vote, see: www.familylawawards.com.

Issue: 7857 / Categories: Legal News , Family , 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

NEWS

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