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Dechert partner takes communications role

Dechert telecoms partner Chris Watson has been appointed to the board of the International Bar Association's communications law committee. Watson joined the US firm's London office last year from Allen & Overy. He is a member of the firm's competition practice.
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SRA to consult on scrapping higher rights

Higher rights of audience for solicitors could be scrapped under new proposals
2 minute read

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First solicitor QC appointed to Appeal Court

LJ Collins named appeal court judge
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Bar Council to pilot grading scheme for junior barristers

The Bar Council is set to introduce a sweeping four-tier grading system for junior barristers.The new system, which is being championed by new Bar Council chairman Geoffrey Vos QC, could be rolled out to all barristers by 2009.
2 minute read

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CEDR signs up IBA head for global push

The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) is attempting to raise its profile internationally with the appointment of former president of the International Bar Association (IBA) Francis Neate as a special adviser.Neate, who finished his role as president of the IBA at the end of 2006 and is part-time of counsel at US firm Kirkland & Ellis, has been taken on by the mediation agency to market its services outside the UK.
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Vos aims to raise Bar quality

Vos talks tough on his plans as Bar Council chairman; the deadline for the second round of silk applications is pushed back after dissent over the timeframe allowed; and Bar hospitality could be scrapped
7 minute read

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11KBW's Swift lands Treasury role

Public and employment law specialist appointed first Treasury counsel by Lord Goldsmith
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Shock privacy ruling set to spark celeb court rush

Media lawyers pan surprise ruling that grants new privacy right to celebrity targets
2 minute read

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Neuberger fast-tracked to become Lords' youngest judge

Appeal court judge replaces Lord Nicholls at just 58
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Simplified silk selection process sees cost rise

Fewer criteria but larger bills on the way for new QC applicants
2 minute read

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