Clifford Chance launches new R&D hub to accelerate digital product development
17 May 2021
Innovation expert April Brousseau is named director of the new unit
April Brousseau Image courtesy of Clifford Chance UK Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance has appointed April Brousseau as director of its new research and development hub, with the coronavirus pandemic boosting demand for products that can help lawyers work digitally. Brousseau – who is based in London and was previously global lead for Clifford Chance Create & Innovation – will oversee the hub’s efforts to accelerate and scale the development of digital products for both clients and the firm’s operations. The hub will pool the firm’s product research and design and development capabilities – including expertise from its Clifford Chance Applied Solutions unit – making it quicker and more effective to roll out new digital products.