Premier League: Simon Johnson has been appointed as the first director of legal and business affairs at the FA Premier League. Johnson, currently director of rights and business affairs at ITV, previously worked at Denton Hall (now Denton Wilde Sapte) and Central Television. Johnson will manage one other lawyer and report directly to chief executive Richard Scudamore.
Law Society of England & Wales: The Law Society of England & Wales has appointed Frances Low as its new legal director. Low, who is currently the company secretary and legal director of London Underground, will join Chancery Lane this summer.
