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Watch the recording of 'Conduct in Financial Remedy Proceedings' first broadcast on Tuesday 7th January 2025 with speakers Samantha Hillas KC, Nicholas Allen KC (29BR), Nichola Gray KC (1HC), Anita Mehta (4PB), Emma Hitchings (University of Bristol) and Christine
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Watch | Conduct in Financial Remedy Proceedings
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wP8hF87RQeWik2gO5y9ZkQ#/registration
Watch the recording of 'Conduct in Financial Remedy Proceedings' first broadcast on Tuesday 7th January 2025 with speakers Samantha Hillas KC, Nicholas Allen KC (29BR), Nichola Gray KC (1HC), Anita Mehta (4PB), Emma Hitchings (University of Bristol) and Christine
Avoiding the Bear Traps of Arbitration – Some Tips from the Coalface
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