The Mayor of London's decision to not appoint an active legal professional to a new business advisory body has been met with disappointment by the legal community. Boris Johnson's International Business Advisory Council for London (IBAC London) features business leaders from The Coca-Cola Company, British Airways and Adidas but has no practising lawyers. The 47-strong group will advise the Mayor on developing ideas and initiatives on improving the capital as a place to live and work.Vincent Keavney, a securitisation partner at Baker & McKenzie, commented: "It is disappointing given the importance of the legal industry
September 09, 2008 at 09:26 AM
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The Mayor of London’s decision to not appoint an active legal professional to a new business advisory body has been met with disappointment by the legal community.
Boris Johnson’s (pictured) International Business Advisory Council for London (IBAC London) features business leaders from The Coca-Cola Company, British Airways and Adidas but has no practising lawyers.
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