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Catherine Howard, Head of Planning, has been given a direct ministerial appointment to advise the Chancellor of the Exchequer on infrastructure and planning.
United Kingdom
Catherine Howard, Head of Planning, has been given a direct
ministerial appointment to advise the Chancellor of the Exchequer
on infrastructure and planning. She will provide extra expertise to
the Treasury to help deliver the next phase of reforms to kickstart
economic growth.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: "I am
determined we do what it takes to get Britian building, unlock
private investment and deliver an economy that works for working
people – and rewards working people. I look forward to
working with Catherine to deliver this."
Catherine Howard said: "It is a privilege to take on this
position as the Chancellor's Infrastructure and Planning
Adviser, helping the Government to achieve a step-change in how we
deliver major infrastructure and housing."
Catherine will take a sabbatical from her client work during her
time in this new role.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
