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29 June 2012
Issue: 7520 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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New Park Court Chambers

Park Court Chambers and New Court Chambers, specialist criminal, commercial and civil sets, merged on 18 June

Newly named New Park Court Chambers have combined members to reach a total
of 94 and are now operating from Leeds and Newcastle. Robert Smith QC, former head of chambers at Park Court Chambers has been made head of the joint set. Alistair MacDonald QC and Julian Smith took senior roles as head of Leeds and Newcastle respectively.

Issue: 7520 / 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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