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10 February 2011
Issue: 7452 / Categories: Legal News
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LALY oscar time

Nominations for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards are due in by 27 April 2011 and the ceremony will take place in London on 28 June.

The judges, chaired by Cherie Booth QC, will make 10 awards to deserving lawyers. LAPG director Carol Storer says: “The work of legal aid lawyers in protecting the rights of the poor and the disadvantaged has never been more important.” Forms can be downloaded from www.lapg.co.uk/legalaidlawyer.cfm  

Issue: 7452 / Categories: Legal News
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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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A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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