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DLA Piper welcomes new special counsel
The global law firm has revealed it has appointed a new special counsel in its Sydney office.
Emma Musgrave
DLA Piper has named Amit Jois as its new special counsel, who joins the firm from Allens.
Throughout his career, he has gained extensive industrials sector experience and has advised on significant transactions for major listed companies, global commodities traders and financial institutions.
DLA Piper head of corporate Australia James Philips congratulated Mr Jois on his new role at the firm.
“We are delighted to welcome Amit to our corporate practice at DLA Piper,” Mr Philips said.
“An increasing number of Australian and global clients are now entrusting us with their critical transactions. Amit shares our passion for understanding our clients’ businesses and our commitment to helping them achieve their objectives.
“His experience advising leading Australian and global companies is a perfect fit for us and our clients.”
Mr Jois said he was thrilled to be taking on a new role at DLA Piper.
“I’m excited to be joining DLA Piper’s corporate and M&A practice,” Mr Jois said.
“DLA Piper is one of the most active firms in the market on cross-border deals, and I’m looking forward to working with the team in Australia and right across the firm’s extensive international network to deliver seamless service to our clients.”
Pictured: Amit Jois
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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