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Hugh James advises council on purchase of indoor shopping centre as part of 'Masterplan'
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Hugh James advises major housebuilder on largest net zero housing development in UK
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Hugh James bolsters rail sector team with appointment of MTR Elizabeth Line managing director as strategic advisor
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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse calls for mandatory reporting, removal of time limit for making compensation claims
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Information Commissioner issues first ‘Opinion’ under Data Protection Act
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Inquiry launched into governance and accountability of community and town council sector in Wales
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Inspector rejects development in part over impact on Welsh language in community
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Judge in Court of Protection declines request for judicial visit due to risk of “unconscious bias”
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