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04 June 2019
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Fox Williams—Dearbhla Quigley

Firm bolsters corporate team with partner hire

City firm Fox Williams has welcomed corporate specialist Dearbhla Quigley to the firm as a partner.

Dearbhla joins the firm after more than four years with Watson Farley & Williams, where she served as partner; she has also previously been a partner of Chadbourne & Parke and Hunton & Williams. She advises both public and private companies on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including venture capital, M&A deals, and joint ventures.

Senior partner Paul Osborne commented: ‘I am very pleased to welcome Dearbhla to Fox Williams. Her experience and capabilities are a boost to our corporate offering and client base, including AIM market companies. Dearbhla is a valuable addition to the firm.’

Dearbhla added: ‘I am delighted to have joined Fox Williams. The firm’s reputation for high quality corporate work across a range of sectors brings with it a host of opportunities and I look forward to developing my career further as a member of this ambitious and well-regarded team.’

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