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Listed firm appoints new division head
Slater and Gordon has announced one of the firm’s senior lawyers will head up its national general law division.
Emma Musgrave
Melbourne-based lawyer James Higgins (pictured) has been appointed as Slater and Gordon’s new head of general law.
He joined Slater and Gordon in 2002 and prior to his new appointment held the position of general manager – business and specialised litigation.
Slater and Gordon CEO Hayden Stephens said Mr Higgins brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
“James’ leadership of our business and specialised litigation services group over recent years is proof of his wide-ranging skills, from his technical application of the law to building a collegiate and successful practice group,” Mr Stephens said.
“The growth of new practice areas, such as estate litigation and criminal law, is testament to his commitment to explore new opportunities and to expand the services we offer to everyday people in areas of consumer and general law.”
Mr Higgins said he is looking forward to the opportunities his new role will provide.
“In the 14 years I have worked at Slater and Gordon, I have been privileged to work in various areas of the firm – from asbestos litigation to class actions – alongside some of the best lawyers in the country,” he said.
“Our general law division has gone from strength to strength in recent years and my focus will be to work with our legal teams across the country to continue to make these areas of the law accessible to Australians who need them.”
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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