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08 April 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Kemp Little—Deborah Angel

Corporate specialist joins the partnership 

Technology and digital media law firm Kemp Little LLP has announced the promotion of Deborah Angel to partner in the corporate team.

Deborah, who joined the firm in 2010, advises domestic and international clients on the entire lifecycle of a company’s activity from set-up, through investments, to acquisitions and exit. She focuses on advising clients from within the advertising, marketing technology, agency and digital media sectors.

Managing partner Andrew Joint said: ‘Seeing Deborah develop as a lawyer has been a real pleasure. She is a highly capable corporate lawyer who has continually shown the talent, hard work and entrepreneurial ability required to succeed at the highest level. Once again, we are delighted to promote internally and recognise the progression of an outstanding talent. We look forward to the future with excitement as we welcome Deborah to the partnership.’

Deborah added: ‘It has been fantastic to work my way up within the Kemp Little corporate team. I am thrilled to join the partnership and look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued success and to help develop the corporate practice further.’

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