Russell McVeagh has been joined by Liz Blythe as Special Counsel.

Before joining Russell McVeagh, Liz was a senior associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy based in London, during which time she attended Harvard Law School’s executive education programme.

She was an associate based in Ashurst LLP's London office previously and specialises in a broad range of commercial and technology transactions.

The appointment is the first of its kind for Russell McVeagh using the new 'Special Counsel' title. The firm says it has changed its 'Consultant' title at this level for its senior lawyers.