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01 October 2012
Issue: 7531 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Star move: BSB Vice

Patricia Robertson QC has been appointed Vice Chair of the Bar Standards Board (BSB). She will take up the position in January 2013.

Patricia is a practising barrister at Fountain Court Chambers. She has a broad commercial and civil practice, focusing in particular on banking and financial services litigation, professional negligence, regulation of financial and legal services and mediation.

Patricia was a member of the Alternative Business Structures (ABS) working group of the BSB and is currently a member of the Board and Chair of the BSB’s Standards Committee.

Issue: 7531 / 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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