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14 October 2011
Issue: 7485 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Hilary Ross DWF

DWF has recruited partner Hilary Ross, a regulatory expert, to join its London office. Hilary is noted for her expertise in health and safety, food law as well as marketing and advertising.

She will join as the head of the retail sector and brings experience from the retail industry, food manufacturing, hotel and leisure and energy sectors. Previously a partner at Berwin Leighton Paisner, and more recently Bond Pearce, Hilary is also the chair of the European Food Law Association of the UK and a member of the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association.

Graham Dagnall, head of the litigation practice group, comments: “Hilary has a strong reputation for working with key industry sectors to develop practical approaches to compliance, and also leading the defence for companies facing prosecutions and enforcement actions.”
 

Issue: 7485 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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