Network Rail GC quits to join tobacco giant JTI
Network Rail general counsel Suzanne Wise has resigned to join tobacco giant Japan Tobacco International (JTI) as senior vice president for corporate development.
Barclays appoints global litigation chief as UK GC
Barclays has named global litigation head Stephanie Pagni its new general counsel for Barclays UK.
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Smoking gun: The five moments that propelled KWM into collapse
The Lawyer has spoken to more than 50 former SJ Berwin and KWM partners, staff and senior managers to isolate the five definitive moments that propelled KWM into collapse.
Irwin Mitchell reshuffles in Sheffield after December resignations
Irwin Mitchell has carried out an internal reorganisation in its Sheffield office after a number of resignations last year.
Network Rail GC quits to join tobacco giant JTI
Network Rail general counsel Suzanne Wise has resigned to join tobacco giant Japan Tobacco International (JTI) as senior vice president for corporate development.
Barclays appoints global litigation chief as UK GC
Barclays has named global litigation head Stephanie Pagni its new general counsel for Barclays UK.
1
Smoking gun: The five moments that propelled KWM into collapse
The Lawyer has spoken to more than 50 former SJ Berwin and KWM partners, staff and senior managers to isolate the five definitive moments that propelled KWM into collapse.
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