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04 January 2007
Issue: 7254 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Practice areas
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Super court

In brief

Plans for the world’s biggest dedicated business court have been unveiled by Her Majesty’s Courts Service. The high-spec building—Rolls Building—is to be built on Fetter Lane near the Royal Courts of Justice.

It will bring together the specialist jurisdictions of the High Court dealing with business disputes under one roof. The new ‘super court’, which is believed to be around four times bigger than its nearest competitor, will provide 29 courtrooms, 12 hearing rooms and 44 public consultation rooms.

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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