When Lord Goldsmith QC joined Debevoise & Plimpton's London arm last year, it is fair to say a few eyebrows were raised. Six months into his role as European chair of litigation, the former Attorney General admits there was considerable pressure on him to return to the Bar after leaving Government."I was torn. I love the Bar and I was under pressure to go back but I really wanted a new challenge, particularly with an international focus," he says.
March 13, 2008 at 01:41 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
When Lord Goldsmith QC (pictured left) joined Debevoise & Plimpton’s London arm last year, it is fair to say a few eyebrows were raised.
Six months into his role as European chair of litigation, the former Attorney General admits there was considerable pressure on him to return to the Bar after leaving government.
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