Renowned legal training specialist and former Barrister Nick Davies is joining The Firm as a new regular contributor, alongside IP Lawyer of The Year winner Philip Hannay.

Davies, who trained and practiced as Barrister in England before gaining a reputation as one of the foremost speakers and specialist trainers working in the UK, has published a guide for professionals to assist them develop networking and sales skills.

Hannay, who earned his accolade as IP Lawyer of the Year whilst at MacDonald Henderson, has joined newly established Cloch solicitors, a niche firm specialising in "advising decision makers and creative thinkers."

Both will begin appearing in The Firm regularly during January.