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04 September 2015
Issue: 7667 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Paul Nicholls QC—Matrix

Commercial silk joins chambers

Paul Nicholls QC has joined Matrix from 11KBW. Paul was recruited because of his strong commercial reputation and practice in employment law cases with a commercial element and related commercial law work. His cases include restraint of trade, confidential information, unlawful competition, contract disputes and directors’ duties cases, LLP disputes and general commercial matters. He also practises in public and procurement law.

Rhodri Thompson QC, chair of the Matrix management committee says: "We are delighted that Paul has decided to join Matrix and to help us in expanding our outstanding group of commercial practitioners. Paul’s practice is strongly complimentary to our existing strengths and we look forward to working with him across the full range of his expertise."

Issue: 7667 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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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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