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Aussie firm hires first ever COO

An Australian law firm has appointed its first ever chief operating officer.

November 06, 2018 • By Emma Musgrave
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HHG Legal Group has announced that it has brought on Nigel Richards as it’s chief operating officer – a first for the firm.

 
 

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In making the announcement HHG Legal Group directors Simon Creek and Murray Thornhill commended Mr Richards’ prior experience, noting that his appointment represents a value-add to the firm.

“Nigel has an extensive background in management, business growth, strategic planning, HR and IT,” said Mr Creek.

"This new investment is the first step in a plan towards further growth at HHG in 2019–2021."

Commenting on his new role, Mr Richards said: “I am delighted to be joining HHG Legal Group at this exciting stage as they look at the future evolutions of the legal sector and how they can utilise these changes to best serve their clients”.

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“I look forward to working with Simon, Murray and the team at HHG Legal Group to channel their passion and ambition, build on the solid foundations they have already established, and to achieve further success.”

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Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave

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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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