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22 January 2019
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Hamlins LLP—Robert Rakison

Experienced commercial lawyer joins as international business consultant

Law firm Hamlins LLP has welcomed Robert Rakison to the team as its international business consultant.

With a career spanning over 40 years, Robert is a company and commercial law specialist with particular expertise in cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. In 2002, he co-founded the firm Grundberg Mocatta Rakison, which went on to become the London office of McGuireWoods in 2009; Robert served on the firm’s board of partners, co-chaired the private equity group, and was a governing partner of the London office. In addition, Robert currently sits on the Steering Committee of Legal Network International, a network of over 60 independent law firms in more than 50 jurisdictions.

Commenting on his move, Robert said: ‘I am absolutely delighted to be working for Hamlins and look forward to extending the firm’s offering internationally as it embarks on the next stage of growth.’

Joe Holder, the firm’s senior partner, commented: ‘Robert will be a great addition to the Hamlins corporate team and the firm as a whole. He will significantly boost our multinational presence and further our reach for international clients.’

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