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‘It’s really great progress’ – Herbert Smith Freehills appoints first female senior partner

UK top 10 law firm appoints its first female chair and senior partner

Rebecca Maslen-Stannage will be the first female senior partner at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage will be the first female senior partner at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills

Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has elected Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as its first female chair and senior partner.

The UK top 10 law firm has appointed the Australian corporate partner to succeed James Palmer from 30 April.

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