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Sparkes promotes 15
Sparke Helmore Lawyers has announced it has promoted two partners, as well as three special counsel and 10 senior associates.
Emma Musgrave
The law firm has welcomed Matthew Hawker and Nick Christiansen to its partnership, in its government group and corporate and commercial group, respectively.
Mr Christiansen joined Sparkes in 2013, bringing with him vast experience in complex commercial disputes, including class actions, compensation and consumer law claims and regulatory actions, and corporations law proceedings.
“We are proud to promote Matthew and Nick to our growing partnership after a number of years with the firm,” said Phillip Salem, Sparke Helmore’s national managing partner.
“Their promotions attest to their exceptional client service and hard work as well as the mentorship of our partners who have fostered their talents and expertise. Congratulations Matthew and Nick!”
In addition to the partner promotions, Sparkes has also announced the promotions of three special counsel – Carolyn Coventry, Hannah Rose and Luke Woolley – and 10 senior associates – Lauren Bultitude-Paull, Rui Chen, James Clohesy, Jenna Cotterill, Leith Helsdon, Edward Osborne, Matt Parker, Mark Prosser, Calvin Tay and Melissa Teo.
“The firm is incredibly proud to be promoting 13 of our high-performing lawyers as of 1 July 2017,” Mr Salem said.
“Each of them has demonstrated unwavering dedication to our clients and the firm, as well as an exceptional aptitude in their area of practice. Congratulations to you all.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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