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10 November 2020
Issue: 7910 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Property Litigation Association—Gary Lawrenson

PLA appoints new chair
Osborne Clarke partner Gary Lawrenson has been appointed the new chair of the Property Litigation Association (PLA).


He takes over from Kerry Glanville, partner and head of the London office at Cripps Pemberton Greenish.

In other new appointments, Hogan Lovells partner Mathew Ditchburn becomes vice chair and treasurer, while Peter Bourke, senior partner at Wilsons, is the new chair of the law reform committee.

This year the PLA celebrated its 25th anniversary and has 1,400 members across the UK.

Issue: 7910 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , 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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