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04 October 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Anthony Collins—Joe Mulrenan

Firm expands corporate team with new legal director

Social purpose law firm Anthony Collins has announced the appointment of legal director Joe Mulrenan, who joins from HCR Law.

Joe has over ten years’ experience, advising organisations in the health and social care sector on topics such as specialist care, supported living and children’s care.

He has also acted for financial institutions and entrepreneurs, supporting them through complex mergers and acquisitions transactions. His experience also spans the manufacturing and communications sectors.

Laura Jordan, partner and head of corporate at Anthony Collins, said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Joe to our expanding corporate team. He comes with a strong track record and reputation in the mid-market space for his consistency in supporting and completing deals successfully. This strategic addition to our team comes at a period of significant growth as we respond to market demand.

‘Our corporate team is quickly gaining a reputation both nationally and regionally for diligence and a depth and breadth of strategic understanding, which enables us to take on the most complex transactions.’

Commenting on his appointment, Joe said: ‘I look forward to using my sector knowledge to further enrich Anthony Collins’ thriving corporate team. I am looking forward to leveraging my deal-making experience and forming transformational relationships with clients to help take the firm’s success to the next level.

‘Working for Anthony Collins was an important choice for me as I strongly align with the firm’s social purpose and its commitment to improving lives, communities and society through its activities. I am looking forward to working towards this goal.’

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