Ahsen Kemal, a highly experienced media, advertising and IP lawyer, has joined Excello Law as a partner based in London.
Formerly an in-house counsel and Head of Legal at a global media agency, Ahsen has extensive legal team management and global commercial contracts expertise particularly in the advertising, media, production and technology and privacy sectors.
Her arrival expands and bolsters Excello’s existing strengths in commercial contracts, intellectual property and media and entertainment law.
“My focus is always on delivering tailored legal and commercial advice that ensures compliance but also drives the success of the client’s business,” Ahsen comments. “Excello gives me the perfect platform to do so, with infrastructure and resources in place so I can focus on my clients.”
As well as acting as fractional General Counsel for businesses in media and advertising, Ahsen has experience supporting global media holding companies, AI technology firms and sports businesses with commercial and legal enquiries.
Ahsen trained at IPG Mediabrands and Reed Smith, qualifying in 2014. She then went on to roles at media agencies MediaCom and Wavemaker.
Jo Losty, COO at Excello, comments: “Ahsen is a strong addition to our growing commercial and media law teams. She has impressive experience working in-house and as a close consultant for businesses, in keeping with Excello’s ethos of listening to clients and adapting to their needs. We look forward to supporting Ahsen as her practice grows and develops.”