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Colin Biggers & Paisley hires 2
Colin Biggers & Paisley has recruited two special counsels to beef up its insurance team.
Emma Musgrave
The firm has hired Jessica Jansen and Hilary Stokes as special counsel. The pair are based in Colin Biggers & Paisley’s Melbourne office.
In addition, she has advised on matters of financial services compliance and risk management and commercial and coverage disputes.
Meanwhile, Ms Stokes brings over 10 years of experience in professional indemnity insurance law and specialises in defending claims against solicitors and barristers. She also holds considerable experience advising on broader commercial litigation matters.
Colin Biggers & Paisley co-head of insurance Cathryn Prowse welcomed Ms Jansen and Ms Stokes to the firm, noting their experience will be of significant value to the team.
“Jessica and Hilary are both terrific additions to the insurance group,” Ms Prowse said.
“Their appointments have been made with our clients’ needs front of mind, and like the other senior lawyers we have welcomed over the last 12 months, they will be instrumental in the delivery of first-rate legal services to our clients and no-doubt foster growth in our focus areas.”
Commenting on her new role, Ms Jansen said: “I am excited to be joining the widely regarded team at Colin Biggers & Paisley. The team is a leader in the insurance space, and the cultural fit is excellent. I look forward to working with the team and supporting our clients.”
Ms Stokes echoed a similar sentiment. “Colin Biggers & Paisley’s insurance team has a strong reputation in the market for their client focus.
“Their client focus aligns with my values, and I am looking forward to working with Patrick Tuohey and the team in Melbourne.”
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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