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04 September 2009
Issue: 7383 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Doughty Street Chambers Four new members

Doughty Street Chambers announces the opening of its office in Manchester with four young new members;

Doughty Street Chambers announces the opening of its office in Manchester with four young new members; Nick Stanage, Paul Draycott, Farrhat Arshad  and Erimnaz Mushtaq. 

They are joining from Garden Court North Chambers.

Doughty Street Chambers deputy head, Gavin Millar QC, said: “We have in Farrhat, Erim, Paul and Nick, four lawyers with exciting practices. We are always on the look-out for talented barristers who share our values.”
Doughty Street Chambers Director, Robin Jackson, said: “As one set of Chambers, we now want to build on this local knowledge and expertise.  This is a wonderful opportunity to continue to further the promotion of human rights and civil liberties.”

Issue: 7383 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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