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09 June 2011
Issue: 7469 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Ken Macdonald QC Warden of Wadham College Oxford

Ken Macdonald QC, a founding member of Matrix Chambers, has been elected as warden of Wadham College Oxford, with effect from September 2012.

Ken has a distinguished career as a criminal lawyer. In 2007, he was knighted and last year he became a Liberal Democrat Peer and a member of the House of Lords.

Hugh Tomlinson QC, chairman of the Matrix management committee, says: “This is a great honour for Ken Macdonald and for Matrix. Ken is an outstanding public servant who will be a great asset to Wadham College as its new warden.”
 

Issue: 7469 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

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Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

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