CLSC is pleased to announce the launch of the Wig & Pen Prize 2025 for pro bono legal work. This year’s Prize is open to all levels of the profession, from trainees to senior partners and covers teams as well as individuals and consists of the Wig & Pen Trophy, to be held by the winner for one year and a donation of…
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The Master Solicitor 2025-2026 was installed on 26th June at Saddlers’ Hall. Master, Virginia (Ginny) Cannon was an in-house lawyer for most of her career. Firstly, with British Telecom, where she was BT Broadcast Services’ first Dedicated Lawyer, subsequently becoming BT’s International Compliance Manager. Later, Ginny moved to London Underground, dealing with its Public-Private…
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The Masters’ Weekend in historical Portsmouth was the beginning of the CLSC History Society and included these activities: Mary Rose – Henry VIII’s famous ship Portsmouth Museum – D-Day Museum; Southsea Castle Naval Dockyard Dinner in Nelson’s Gallery Convivial pub lunches at historic pubs Spinnaker Tower for Afternoon Tea If you would like to join…
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We have moved to our new home at Furniture Makers Hall, 12 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HE. We are currently setting up the office and will be ready for visitors from July. Please contact the Clerk to arrange a visit.
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The resurgance of sports events under the captaincy of Court Assistant Luca Cordelli has started with a bang! Literally. The Shooting Team participated in the inter-livery shooting event. The five-a-side Football Team began with a 9-8 win against the Leathersellers’ Company. The Golf Team have entered three competitions so far and are well on their…
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The Election Court 2025 was held at the boutique Watermans’ Hall. The Officers for the coming year 2025-2026 were elected: Master: Virginia Cannon Senior Warden: Simon Davis Junior Warden: Gareth Ledsham Stewards: Lee McLernon and Dominic Griffiths Clerk: Kerri Mansfield JP Hon. Treasurer: Rupert Jones Beadle: Anthony Parker
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Symposium with the SRA Updated Guidance for In-house Solicitors Thursday 28th November 2024, 4.00 p.m. The SRA is publishing updated guidance for in-house solicitors, who account for around a quarter of all solicitors. It addresses the unique challenges and issues facing in-house solicitors working across a range of employers and sectors. The guidance was developed…
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2024 Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono legal work awarded to Freshfields’ Liam Symonds Liam Symonds, Associate in Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Dispute Resolution practice, has been awarded the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize in recognition of his dedication to pro bono legal work and his commitment to supporting marginalised communities. This year, Liam led…
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