One of Eversheds' rising stars has disappeared from the firm in mysterious circumstances. Paul Hothi, a lawyer in the firm's Manchester office, was only made up to partner last year. Despite his relative youth, he was recently appointed Head of Real Estate in the North - for all of a few weeks. All of a sudden he disappeared. All mention of him was erased from the firm's website, his desk was cleared and staff were called to a meeting and warned against speculating on the reasons for his departure.
All very mysterious. Watch this space...