A media and communications law specialist has joined Bristol-headquartered legal firm Burges Salmon as a senior commercial lawyer to strengthen its technology sector group.
Madelin Sinclair McAusland, pictured, arrives with 14 years’ experience in private practice at A&O Shearman and in-house at Virgin Management, and advises household and consumer brands on complex commercial, technology, data protection and IP issues. 
She will work with many of Burges Salmon’s most progressive and dynamic clients, which range from multinational companies through to high-growth emerging businesses, supporting them on pioneering and transformational transactions to bring new products to market.
She will also advise them on the deployment, and real-world market application, of new technologies as well as guiding them through large-scale digital transformation projects.
Madelin said: ”I am delighted to join Burges Salmon’s highly regarded commercial and technology team and to be working with such an impressive and dynamic client portfolio.
“With seven years’ experience as an in-house lawyer for Virgin, I am excited to be returning to private practice and to be working alongside such seasoned legal experts as part of a values-based business that is set up for continued growth.”
Burges Salmon technology team partner David Varney added: “We’re thrilled to welcome a lawyer of Madelin’s experience and calibre into our fast-growing technology practice.
“Her impressive track record, alongside her specialisms in data protection, technology, media and communications, complement our team perfectly and her experience enhances many of our existing service lines to meet the needs of our clients as they continue to innovate and grow.”
Burges Salmon, which employs around 1,100 people across its offices in Bristol, Edinburgh and London, is ranked in UK legal directories as a top tier law firm for information technology services.
It has a strong trach record for advising organisations with complex technology, outsourcing and digital business needs.
It acts for a diverse group of clients, including financial institutions, global technology providers, blue-chip corporations and exciting scale-ups, and advises technology companies and data-rich businesses both in the UK and internationally.
