HGF hires partner in Birmingham

Law firm HGF has expanded its intellectual property capabilities by hiring Marie McMorrow as a partner in the firm’s Birmingham, UK office.

McMorrow joins from law firm DLA Piper, where she also worked as a partner.

She has experience in defending and enforcing IP infringement claims and has represented clients in the advanced engineering and automotive industries.

Paul Sanderson, chief executive of the firm, said: “I am delighted to welcome Marie to the firm. She is a highly experienced IP lawyer with an impressive reputation. In line with our ambitious growth strategy, her appointment further strengthens our national IP litigation practice.”