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Leading international Intellectual Property experts, Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK), have appointed Kiran Francis as Director of Client Development.
Kiran joins the firm on the 3 September 2025 and will work alongside the Partners and Executive team to develop and implement the firm’s business strategy. Her focus will be on advancing our global client portfolio and enhancing the client experience.
Kiran joins from Ashurst where she was Global Head of Clients, Industries & Markets. Prior to that she worked at Clifford Chance leading the firm’s Client and Market Development team for Global Dispute Resolution. She previously held business development leadership roles at PwC and undertook her Chartered Accountancy training at KPMG.
Graham Lambert, Chief Executive, comments:
“I am delighted to welcome Kiran to the firm. We are privileged to work for some of the world’s leading innovators and brands, and strive to deliver a distinctive high quality client experience at every touch point of the Intellectual Property Lifecycle. Kiran is equally ambitious and will bring a huge amount of experience, energy and dynamism to the role.”
Kiran Francis comments:
“I am thrilled to be joining HLK at such an exciting time for the firm. I look forward to leading the client strategy and working with incredible colleagues to drive further innovation in the sector.”