Jan 19, 2021
Legally-qualified chief executive to step down after 17 years at helm of London borough
One of the longest-serving legally-qualified chief executives in local government is to step down from his role at a London borough.
Dec 18, 2020
Barristers acting for local authorities and other public bodies recognised in 2020 silk round
A range of specialists in children, public, planning and environmental law have been appointed Queen’s Counsel in the 2020 silk round.
Dec 14, 2020
Weightmans bolsters social housing team with hire of governance specialist
Law firm Weightmans has hired social housing governance specialist Jo Loake as a principal associate.
Dec 07, 2020
Public law children barrister at county council switches to 3PB in Birmingham
Nicola Brown, a barrister at Staffordshire County Council who specialises in care and placement proceedings, is to join 3PB in January 2021.
Dec 02, 2020
Local authority legal team shortlisted in two categories for LawWorks pro bono awards
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is in the running for two awards in the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2020.
Nov 10, 2020
Peter Fish appointed interim Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of GLD
Peter Fish, Home Office Legal Adviser and Director General of the Government Legal Department (GLD) since 2014, has been appointed interim Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the GLD.
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