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National firm recruits IP specialist
Mills Oakley has announced the appointment of a new partner as the firm looks to bolster its intellectual property strategy.
Emma Musgrave
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The national firm has welcomed Blair Beven to its Sydney office. Mr Beven joins the firm from AJ Park and brings with him broad experience in the development and enforcement of IP strategy, with a particular focus on litigation.
Mr Beven has experience in the management of patents and IP litigation involving patent infringement, copyright and designs, as well as breaches and defences relating to the Australian Consumer Law.
His diverse client base includes fashion designers, celebrities, production companies and executives within the entertainment industry. He also works for a number of cosmetic and clothing/active wear companies.
Mr Beven’s appointment marks the fifth partner appointment in Mills Oakley’s Sydney commercial disputes team.
Mills Oakley CEO John Nerurker said Mr Beven’s appointment was part of the firm’s strategy to develop more specialised offerings within the its “full service” concept.
“Clients are increasingly demonstrating a preference for lawyers with a specialist skill set and Blair’s deep knowledge of trademarks and IP disputes is a great example of the kind of specialist knowledge which is in high demand,” he said.
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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