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Former HWL partner heads to boutique
A former partner within HWL Ebsworth Lawyers corporate practice has joined a boutique law firm.
Emma Musgrave
David Woodford has headed to GrilloHiggins Lawyers, where he will operate as a partner within its mergers and acquisitions and capital markets teams.
“GrilloHiggins’ profile in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions in the public and private sectors is unique in its combination of expertise, accessibility and adaptability in the current commercial climate,” said Mr Woodford, commenting on his new role.
"This combination was particularly appealing to me and I am looking forward to contributing to the future growth of GrilloHiggins.”
The appointment of Mr Woodford follows the recent recruitment of senior associate Ashleigh Le, who too brings a wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
In addition to announcing the appointments, the firm also confirmed that from 17 February it officially commenced operations in Perth, headed up by Tony Petani.
According to the firm's statement, Mr Petani will continue to serve Melbourne clients whilst developing new business on the West Coast. He will also continue to serve on the board of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.
“The targeted expansion of our team is exciting, and we look forward to David and Ashleigh enhancing our growing profile in mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets in Melbourne,” partner Alfonso Grillo said.
“Having worked with David at our previous firm, we tracked his rapid development. It is especially pleasing to be working on several current and prospective commercial projects with David again.”
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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