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New special counsel for Piper Alderman

Piper Alderman has appointed a new special counsel, who takes to the firm’s insolvency and reconstruction team.

user iconEmma Musgrave 05 April 2019 SME Law
Louise Thompson
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Louise Thompson has Piper Alderman as a special counsel in its Melbourne-based insolvency and reconstruction team, effective 1 April 2019.

Ms Thompson brings over 15 years’ experience to her new role, having acted for a wide range of insolvency practitioners.

Her experience ranges from advising and acting for insolvency practitioners and for directors, debtors and creditors in a wide range of corporate and personal insolvency matters, according to a statement from Piper Alderman.

Further, the firm noted Ms Thompson has also practiced extensively in general commercial litigation and debt recovery, including in defending professional indemnity claims against legal practitioners, providing advice on indemnity and liability issues as well as the general conduct of litigation relating to claims.

“The recruitment of Louise has been the next step in the growth of our insolvency and reconstruction team in Melbourne," said insolvency and reconstruction partner Michael Lhuede. 

"In a highly competitive market our team distinguishes itself for its technical expertise in driving commercial solutions to complex problems. Louise is highly regarded in the marketplace and her considerable expertise and approach will immediately enhance our service offering to clients.

"We are delighted to have her as part of our 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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