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31 March 2009
Issue: 7367 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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Pensions law flourishes

News in brief

Opportunities in pensions-based legal recruitment rose 19% in the first quarter of 2009, compared with the same period last year, according to legal recruiter GRS Legal. Pensions teams in a number of leading law firms are expanding at mid and senior levels as the industry gears up to deal with increased activity resulting from the recession, says GRS.

Issue: 7367 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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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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