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07 June 2012
Issue: 7517 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC First chief coroner

The Lord Chief Justice in consultation with the Lord Chancellor has appointed His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC...

The Lord Chief Justice in consultation with the Lord Chancellor has appointed His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC as the first chief coroner of England and Wales. Commencing his duties in September,
he will continue to sit in the administrative court to hear judicial reviews on coronial matters.

Issue: 7517 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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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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