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Russell Kennedy appoints 2 aged care senior associates

Russell Kennedy Lawyers has braced for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety with the appointment of two additional senior associates who specialise in the space.

January 21, 2019 • By Emma Musgrave
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The firm has hired Dr Melanie Tan and Keagan O’Dwyer for the task, with the commission officially kicking off last week.

 
 

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Dr Tan is both a lawyer and a non-clinical medical practitioner. Her dual career has seen her provide general and regulatory advice to heath care providers which Russell Kennedy says makes her well placed to assist our aged care clients in relation to the issues that will arise in the Royal Commission.

Meanwhile Mr O’Dwyer is an experienced litigation lawyer with a broad range of litigation experience that spans over 12 years. He joins Russell Kennedy from Herbert Smith Freehills (ALT) where, Russell Kennedy noted, he was involved in the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.

“We are delighted to welcome both Melanie and Keagan to our team,” said Russell Kennedy principal and practice group leader Victor Harcourt. 

“They further strengthen our offering to our aged care clients, during the royal commission and beyond.

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“Their addition to the team contributes to the depth and breadth of our offering and supports the strategic growth of our aged care and retirement living practice and our commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients in this sector.”

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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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