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Mishcon may refer to: *Victor Mishcon, Baron Mishcon, (1915–2006), British solicitor *Mishcon de Reya Mishcon de Reya LLP is a British law firm with offices in London and Singapore. Founded in 1937, it employs more than 1200 people with over 600 lawyers. It is regarded as forming part of the " Silver Circle" of leading UK law firms. In March 2 ...

Victor Mishcon, Baron Mishcon
Victor Mishcon, Baron Mishcon, QC, DL (14 August 1915 – 27 January 2006) was a leading British solicitor and a Labour politician. His firm acted for Diana, Princess of Wales in her divorce. The Mishcon Lectures were established at University College, London in 1990 in honour of Lord Mishcon to mark his 75th birthday and in recognition of his achievements and service in the fields of law, education, religion, government and politics, both central and local. Early life Mishcon was born in Brixton, south London, the son of Arnold Mishcon, a rabbi who emigrated from Russian Poland, and his wife Queenie. He was educated at the City of London School. He studied law and founded the firm of solicitors Victor Mishcon & Co in Brixton in 1937. Labour Party An active member of the Labour Party, Mishcon served as a Councillor on Lambeth Borough Council from 1945–48, and represented Brixton on London County Council from 1946–64. He was chairman of London County Council in 195 ...
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