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McCullough Robertson poaches NRF partner
McCullough Robertson has hired a new partner to add further depth to its corporate and food and agribusiness offering.
Emma Musgrave
Stephen Iu has been appointed a partner within the firm’s national corporate team.
He’s worked across a broad range of sectors throughout his career, including the food and agribusiness industries.
Mr Iu’s new role will see him work alongside corporate partners Damien Clarke, Reece Walker, Adrian Smith, Ben Mortimer, Ben Wood, Tim Wiedman, Aaron Dahl, John Kettle, Andrew Bukowski and Louise Horrocks.
His appointment comes as McCullough Robertson looks to accelerate its growth across Sydney and broader NSW.
“Stephen’s appointment is extremely exciting for our Sydney office, the continued growth of which is integral to the future of McCullough Robertson as we adapt to meet new world challenges and head towards our 100th year and beyond,” said McCullough Robertson joint managing partner Damien Clarke.
“Attracting quality lawyers and great people is fundamental to our commitment to the success of our clients, and Stephen’s experience working in a technology start-up before becoming a lawyer gives him a unique perspective and keen understanding of client needs.”
McCullough Robertson chair of partners Kristan Conlon echoed a similar sentiment.
“I am delighted to welcome Stephen to the partnership,” she said.
“In addition to Stephen’s extensive corporate experience, he is an experienced leader of people and is a great cultural fit for our ‘down to earth’, commercial ‘Big firm without the attitude’. I know he will have a significant impact on the development and success of our people.”
Further, McCullough Robertson head of food and agribusiness Duncan Bedford said: “As a firm founded nearly 100 years ago to support farmers and graziers, we understand the issues and concerns of the sector better than any other.
“I am keen to work with Stephen and for our clients right across this sector to be able to draw on Stephen’s expertise to deliver their commercial outcomes and goals.”
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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