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Spruson & Ferguson adds new principal in Melbourne
Spruson & Ferguson has bolstered its Melbourne practice with the addition of a new principal lawyer, who will join the firm in July 2023.
Lauren Croft
Joining the firm’s chemical and life sciences practice, principal Mark Roberts joins from IP firm Davies Collison Cave, where he was previously a partner for 22 years and a principal for six years. He has a total of over three decades of experience as a patent attorney and 16 years of experience as a guest lecturer in patent law at the University of Melbourne.
“I am delighted to be joining the team at Spruson & Ferguson,” he said.
“I am excited to join a firm of this calibre and to be part of the exceptional team in Melbourne.”
Spruson & Ferguson Australia managing director Simon Potter said he was “thrilled to welcome Mark to the firm”.
“With his extensive experience and knowledge of the IP industry, Mark will be a valuable asset to our business. His appointment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing the highest levels of service to our clients,” he said.
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
