Media and technology law firm Halebury has appointed Susan Morris as a senior media lawyer.

Before joining Halebury, Morris ran her own legal and business consultancy for 13 years, providing legal and business affairs to companies including Disney and the Royal Opera House.

She consulted for a number of TV production companies including Wall to Wall Television Limited and Southern Star Circle.

Prior to running her own business, Morris worked as a media lawyer for The Simkins Partnership and as an intellectual property litigation specialist for Manches and co. She was a director of Women In Film and Television UK for four years.

Her appointment brings Halebury’s team of lawyers to 14. Clients include BSkyB, Nike and Enterprise Rent a Car.