CLM elevates seven

The promotions strengthen several practice areas, including litigation and property

CLM elevates seven
Promotions at Cooney Lees Morgan

Cooney Lees Morgan (CLM) has elevated seven in its latest promotions round.

The firm welcomed new senior associates, associates, senior solicitors and a new senior registered legal executive across several teams.

Jeff Stringer and Tim Neill joined the ranks of senior associates. Stringer has eight years of experience in trusts and estate planning, and is part of the firm’s private client and trusts team. Meanwhile, Neill has practised in property and development over the past 10 years.

Family law specialist Tayla Yim-Loy, also from the private client and trusts team, became an associate after commencing with the firm last year. Meanwhile, Colleen Bain has bolstered the ranks of the associates on CLM’s corporate and commercial team with her experience in incorporated societies and privacy issues.

Katherine Dentice moved up to the role of senior solicitor in the property and development team after starting with CLM as a registered legal executive. Fellow new senior solicitor Jemma Hollis is part of the litigation and local government practice, bringing town planning experience.

Zoë Stone became a senior registered legal executive tackling complex estate and property matters. Formerly a real estate agent, she presently works with the firm’s private client and trusts team on trust and estate administration.

Recently, Chad Wallace officially began his stint as partner with CLM.

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