Doughty Street Chambers barrister to take over civil rights group Liberty Legal Business31 March 2016The BarLeadership Doughty Street Chambers barrister and human rights campaigner Martha Spurrier has been appointed as the new director of Liberty, where she will succeed incumbent Shami Chakrabarti.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryBar shuffles: Matrix hires media silk Millar from Doughty StreetA&O Shearman only firm to pick up new KC as silk appointments rise‘You don’t get a choice about whether you’re a role model’ – shifting the LGBTQ+ dial in lawSilk and steel: Women lead the way in latest QC round as five solicitors make the cut‘Fresh perspectives’ – Gibson Dunn’s new London co-heads set out City plansLondon partners overlooked as A&O Shearman reveals post-merger leadershipSimpson Thacher unveils new London head as office posts double-digit revenue growthRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner