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Ashurst recruits new IP partner
Ashurst has appointed a new intellectual property partner as the firm looks to bolster its expertise in this practice area.
Emma Musgrave
The international law firm has hired Nina Fitzgerald as a partner in its intellectual property practice, based in Sydney. Ms Fitzgerald joins Ashurst from Deacons in Hong Kong. Prior to this, she was employed at Herbert Smith Freehills.
Global head of Ashurst’s IP team, Lisa Ritson, congratulated Ms Fitzgerald on her new role.
“Nina’s appointment is a key part of our strategy to continue to invest in our first tier IP practice in Australia and to build the firm’s global intellectual property footprint,” Ms Ritson said.
“Nina is a highly regarded and accomplished practitioner whose outstanding expertise in patent litigation will enhance our leading IP practice and add real value to our clients.”
On what made her decide to join Ashurst, Ms Fitzgerald said: “Ashurst's top-tier intellectual property team is internationally renowned for both the quality of its lawyers and exceptional client base so this is the perfect platform for me”.
“I am incredibly excited about joining such an impressive team and look forward to the opportunity to help to grow the IP capability further.”
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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