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Donna Goldsworthy—Irwin Mitchell

26 May 2015
Issue: 7654 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Commercial litigation partner joins team

Irwin Mitchell has added to its fast-growing business division with the appointment of commercial litigation partner Donna Goldsworthy.
 
Donna, who specialises in international commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, moves to Irwin Mitchell from Cozen O’Connor where she was a partner in the international litigation and arbitration group. 
 
She is the ninth partner to join the firm’s business legal services (BLS) team since the start of the year and her appointment marks the latest stage in the firm’s on-going investment in expanding its commercial offering across the UK.
 
Prior to joining Cozen O’Connor, Donna was at Fox Williams LLP and previous to that  at US firm Paul Hastings LLP where she helped set up the litigation practice from a standing start which rapidly developed into a profitable practice area. She began her legal career at Linklaters.

Donna is an expert in large-scale international commercial litigation and arbitration focusing on corporate disputes, anti-corruption and finance litigation. Her client base is in the energy / natural resources, healthcare, financial services and sports sectors. 
 
Niall Baker, partner and chief executive at Irwin Mitchell, says: “Donna is the ninth partner to join BLS since the start of 2015 which is testament to our commitment to attracting high-calibre individuals. We are committed to investing in the growth of our business team and although we are pleased with the progress we have made already this year, we are committed to further investment and look forward to making further recruitment announcements soon.”  

Nominations for the Halsbury Legal Awards 2015, in association with NLJ, are now open. Visit the site to view all the categories and enter online. #Halsbury2015

 

Issue: 7654 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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