15 December 2021
Midlands law firm appoints partner and director
Midlands law firm Wright Hassell has recently appointed James Lowe (pictured) as Partner and welcomed Ethan Desai to the agriculture team as a Legal Director.
James, who arrives from George Green LLP, joins a commercial litigation team which is ranked in the top tier in the Legal 500. His expertise in regulatory matters includes dealing with investigations and prosecutions in health and safety, fire safety, food safety and hygiene, environmental, water and waste, animal welfare, and trading law.
James also advises clients in relation to Coroner’s inquests following work-related fatalities, appeals against regulatory notices, product liability and product recalls, advertising and promotions, pricing, inquiries by the Traffic Commissioner and statutory nuisance.
Speaking of his appointment, James said: 'I am excited to be joining the team. I believe my expertise will complement the existing regulatory offering at Wright Hassall and I look forward to developing this area of the practice.'
Ethan joins the firm from Furley Page in Kent, and will advise agricultural estates, farmers and other landowners on a range of residential, commercial and agricultural property matters.
Gemma Carson, partner from Wright Hassall, said: 'Continuing our growth and expansion has been a priority for the firm and the appointments of James and Ethan underline our commitment to strengthening our expertise. I would like to wish them both the best of luck in their new roles.'
