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24 April 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Hamlins—Alex Cochrane & Ellen Gallagher

Media team expands with double appointment

Media, real estate, tech and leisure firm Hamlins LLP has strengthened the media team with the double appointment of Alex Cochrane and Ellen Gallagher.

Alex (pictured) joins the firm as a senior associate from specialist media and litigation firm Brett Wilson. He is highly experienced in media disputes and reputation management, including defamation, privacy and harassment claims.

Ellen comes on board as an associate from media and entertainment firm Russells Solicitors. She is a commercial dispute resolution specialist with wide experience of advising clients on issues involving the entertainment, media and sports sectors.

Hamlins’ head of media Christopher Hutchings said: ‘The addition of Alex and Ellen will significantly reinforce our media litigation offering. Our media team has grown steadily over recent years to meet the ever-increasing workflow into the team. Our track record of excellence in high-profile privacy and defamation actions means we have a long and impressive client list which includes celebrities, leading business people and politicians.’

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