Michael Simkins, the new firm launched on 1 November by a group of senior lawyers from The Simkins Partnership, has appointed two new partners. Peter Brown, formerly head of IT at Rosenblatts, has joined the corporate group while Simon Miles has joined from Hammonds along with assistant Nicola McCormick.

In addition, Rebecca Clark has joined the firm’s film and TV group from Wiggin & Co, and Alan Lander, previously a partner with Russells, has joined the music team.