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Withers—Jo Sanders

11 February 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Media & reputation team welcomes its next head

Reputation and privacy specialist Jo Sanders has joined global firm Withers as head of its London media and reputation team.

Jo’s move comes after more than 11 years with Harbottle & Lewis, where she served as a partner. In addition to her 15 years of experience in media law, she also previously worked as a journalist and public relations consultant. She has acted for companies and individuals in relation to press, broadcast and online content, and has advised a number of victims of the phone hacking scandal. Jo takes over leadership of the media and reputation team from partner Amber Melville-Brown, who has headed it since 2011.

Jo commented: ‘It's a privilege to have the opportunity to lead Withers’ well-established London practice in media and reputation. I have always known this team’s reputation for providing sophisticated, personable and timely advice to its clients and it is great to be a part of that. My focus is on continuing the great work that Amber and the team has done, and building on the excellent level of service that clients can rely upon.’

Peter Wood, CEO of the firm's dispute resolution division, also stated: ‘We are so pleased to have a lawyer of Jo's calibre and experience to head up our already highly-rated team London team as we build out the practice on an international scale.’

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