Ex-Slaughters partner leaves UK Export Finance
Ex-Slaughter and May partner Lucy Wylde has left UK Export Finance after three years in charge of its in-house legal team.
Ex-Slaughter and May partner Lucy Wylde has left UK Export Finance after three years in charge of its in-house legal team.
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