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03 July 2015
Issue: 7659 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Halsbury Legal Awards: 2015 shortlist

The shortlist for the 2015 Halsbury Legal Awards, held in association with NLJ, was announced this week.

Chaired by independent judges, the awards recognise and celebrate exceptional talent, innovation, and best practice across the legal sector and have earned a special place in the legal calendar since their launch in 2013.

This year’s categories include: Law Firm and Chambers of the Year; Legal Journalism; Diversity and Inclusion; Law in the Community; Business Development; Public Sector Team of the Year; In-house Team of the Year; PSL Award; and Innovation. Winners of the short-listed categories and the highly prized awards for Legal Personality of the Year, Academic Achievement, Rule of Law, and Lifetime Contributions will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 16 September (see attached pdf & www.halsburylegalawards.co.uk)

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

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