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21 November 2012
Issue: 7539 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Civitas Law

Civitas Law have been appointed Barristers’ Chambers of the Year at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards 2012

Theo Huckle QC was also shortlisted as Barrister of the Year 2012, along with two other Silks practising in the field of PI.

Emma Waddingham, business development director for Civitas Law says: “In the past year we have been given five national and specialist industry awards for, not only the excellence and expertise of members but also the approach, support and commitment to the legal sector and to our clients. I am thrilled that our collective efforts and achievements have been recognised in this way and at such a key event in the PI calendar.”
 

Issue: 7539 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

NEWS
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After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent
Family courts are tightening control of expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Dr Chris Pamplin says there is ‘no automatic right’ to call experts; attendance must be ‘necessary in the interests of justice’ under FPR Pt 25
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