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Barratt Developments Plc

Barratt House, Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Coalville, LE67 1UF, England

Deards, Russell

In-house solicitor
Phone:
01530 518070
Email:

General counsel role for all group companies.

Size of department:
Three.
Career:
Trained Norton Rose, London; qualified 1991; appointed to current position 2008.
Education:
Richard Hale School, Hertford; Birmingham University (1988 LLB 2(1)); College of Law (1989 Law Society Finals).
Leisure:
Running, film, theatre.

Barratt Developments Plc

1st Floor, Kent House, 14-17 Market Place, London, W1W 8AJ, UK

Keevil, Tom

Group general counsel and company secretary.
Phone:
01530 278278
Email:

Size of department:
Four.
Career:
Simmons & Simmons, trainee 1984-86; solicitor 1986-91, partner 1991-2000; Gallaher Group: general counsel and company secretary 2000-07; United Utilities: general counsel and company secretary 2007-11; Barratt Developments: group general counsel and company secretary 2011-present.
Education:
Huish's Grammar School, Taunton; Southampton University (1981 LLB Hons 2(1); Diploma In International Arbitration (1996 FCIA).
Leisure:
Rugby (spectator); skiing; cycling; family pursuits.

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