Pinsents makes senior political hire in a bid to boost international awareness Legal Business1 March 2016Strategic recruitment Former secretary of state for international development Douglas Alexander (pictured) is joining national firm Pinsent Masons as an adviser to develop the firm’s business ethics and compliance capability.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 categoryThirty firms win roles in revamped £820m government legal panel – with three new appointments‘Unlocking the full power of our offering’ - Pinsents senior partner on sharpening the firm’s competitive edgeRevolving Doors: Cleary launches London real estate arm as Simmons bulks up pensions teamPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playWhite & Case snaps up A&O Shearman IP trio as post-merger exits continueRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner