In brief: New boss at society international practice

The Law Society's deputy head of communications Jonathan Goldsmith has been appointed as the head of international practice, succeeding Hamish Adamson. Goldsmith will take on his new role on 1 October, a month before Adamson, who has held the title since 1987, retires. Goldsmith, who manages the society's five regional offices and its Brussels office, is also secretary of the equal opportunities committee.