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21 October 2026
Issue: 8182 / Categories: Legal News , Charities , Profession
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Cook, bake & eat cake for charity

Carrot, lemon drizzle, Madeira, strawberry buttercream, pecan pie... tastebuds are tingling across the legal profession in the run-up to the Great Legal Bake, with kitchen timers primed for the week of 2–6 November (also Pro Bono Week)

The annual fundraiser, organised by the London Legal Support Trust, takes place as the nights close in and the cold weather begins. Participants don’t need to have a sweet tooth—savoury bakes are equally valid. Prizes are awarded for best themed, tastiest looking and best overall cake.

All funds raised will go towards frontline free legal advice charities.

Register at www.londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk.

Issue: 8182 / Categories: Legal News , Charities , Profession
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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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