4 February 2026NewsCareersMuireann Bolger

From tea to Legaltree: IP chief key to $5bn spin-off goes to private practice

Former Unilever in-house counsel played a pivotal role in private equity acquisition of tea business, safeguarding and valuing a portfolio of FMCG brands.

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