Ambassador Leigh Turner invites British law firm to honour the Queen

Kyiv, June 18, 2010 – The Ukraine office of Clifford Chance was among the sponsors of a reception in honor of the birthday of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, June 17.

The annual reception was held at the official residences of Britain’s ambassador to Ukraine, Leigh Turner, and was attended by the prominent members British, Ukrainian and international business community, the Ukrainian government and the diplomatic corps.

“Clifford Chance was proud to be able to help make the event a success,” said Jared Grubb, managing partner for the law firm’s office in Kyiv. “The Queen’s birthday is an important annual observance, and as one of Great Britain’s largest and most respected law firms, we were pleased to be involved.”

A highlight of the event is a toast with wine or English gin to the health and prosperity of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

British Airways and Edinburgh Business School also provided support for the event.


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