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Barry.Nilsson. makes new Melbourne hire

The firm has announced the appointment of a new consultant, who brings with her more than 15 years’ experience.

user iconEmma Musgrave 09 March 2018 SME Law
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Barry.Nilsson. has announced it is continuing to expand its national expertise with the appointment of “highly regarded financial lines specialist”, Radhika Mendis.

Ms Mendis holds experience working in the London insurance market, as well as having advised Australian and overseas insurers in the areas of professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability, and employment practices liability, according to a statement from the firm.

“We have already achieved a significant reputation for financial lines insurance, and Radhika’s appointment further strengthens the depth and calibre of our already sizeable Melbourne offering, with Radhika having acted in some of Australia’s largest professional indemnity and D&O claims,” said Barry.Nilsson. Victorian financial lines practice leader Hubert Wajszel.

The firm’s managing director, Don Leembruggen, also welcomed Ms Mendis.

“We are delighted to welcome a lawyer with Radhika’s knowledge and experience to our Melbourne team,” he said.

“Her focus on delivering the best outcome for her clients is well-known in the industry – a quality of utmost importance at Barry.Nilsson.”

Commenting on her new role, Ms Mendis said: “Barry.Nilsson. has a truly national insurance practice and is widely regarded as one of the best insurance law firms in Australia”.

“I am thrilled to be joining the firm and the Melbourne team.”

Emma Musgrave

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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