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Keep up to dateBarrister Robert Akenhead takes on role as judge at the Technology and Construction Court
Robert Akenhead, a barrister with Atkin Chambers and a longstanding 精东影视 columnist, has been appointed a judge of the Technology and Construction Court. His appointment will take effect from 3 October.
Increasing concerns about the lack of business in Scotland's Commercial Court has raised questions over whether the Technology and Construction Court will go the same way.
Judges at the Technology and Construction Court are to pilot a mediation-style dispute resolution service from the start of next month.
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