Berwin, LLP, solicitors (resigning from partnership on 24 July 2009) Membership of Lloyds (resigned 31 December 2006).

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However, one property expert, Barry Gross of Berwin Leighton Paisner, raised the possibility that some of the 141 stores saved might not have a long-term future if their leases were not viable.

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Employment lawyer Lisa Mayhew of Berwin Leighton Paisner, said the decision could have "a significant impact on the City" by making female employees more willing to bring equal pay claims to the High Court.

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