15th February 2015

We are delighted to announce that three new Associates have joined the firm. Their appointment into the Film & TV, Family and Dispute Resolution Groups will enable the firm to support the growing demands of its existing and anticipated client base.

The new joiners are:

Alex Ward
Alex joined the Family Group from Mishcon de Reya, having also previously worked at Leveson Metzer Piggot and Penningtons (now Pennington Manches), where he trained. Alex brings his invaluable experience of high net worth matrimonial litigation and adds further depth to the now 8-strong Family practice led by Catherine Bedford.

Deirdre McMahon
Deirdre joined the Film & Television Group where she will primarily focus on television related matters. Prior to joining the firm, Deirdre worked for over four years as a solicitor at Matheson, Ireland’s longest established media and entertainment practice. During her time at Matheson, Deirdre acted for many of country’s leading independent television and film production companies.

Zoe Morris
Zoe joined the Dispute Resolution Group from Carter-Ruck’s Media/Commercial Litigation team where she had practised since training at DLA Piper. Zoe’s experience at Carter-Ruck will support the firm’s thriving Reputation Protection team which is busier than ever and she will also assist in the Group’s brand protection and media/entertainment litigation work.