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Aus HSF partner sets sights on Asia
Herbert Smith Freehills has announced that one of its partners, who started his legal career in Perth, has been appointed as the regional head of the firm’s corporate practice in Asia.
Emma Musgrave
Lewis McDonald (pictured) has taken to his new role, succeeding partner Austin Sweeney, who held the position for four years.
Mr McDonald's moved to Seoul in 2013 to establish the firm’s office in South Korea.
Scott Cochrane, HSF global head of corporate, welcomed Mr McDonald to his new role within the firm.
"In his six years as a partner, Lewis has established a formidable reputation with clients as an energy law practitioner, whilst also launching a brand-new office in Korea and coordinating our energy team around the region," said Mr Cochrane.
"These leadership positions, together with his experience for clients across Asia, make him ideally suited to this regional role."
This sentiment was echoed by co-CEO Sonya Leydecker.
"Our firm's strategy is to deliver our platform and people to our clients and to promote innovation and excellent service delivery,” she said.
"Lewis has shown he successfully delivers in all these areas, and I am sure he will continue to do so in this new role."
Commenting on his new position, Mr McDonald said he looks forward to leading the practice during a time of growth throughout the Asia region.
"It is an honour to be given the opportunity to lead our Asia corporate team at this time," he said.
"We have enjoyed many successes in the region to date and we are supported by the resources and expertise of one of the biggest and best corporate practices in the world.
"I am looking forward to leading the practice during a time of growth and innovation to deliver the very best services to our Asia-based clients and those clients investing into the region."
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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