Firms announce new partners in mid-year promotions rounds

Mallesons, MinterEllison, G+T, Piper Alderman among the firms to boost leadership

Firms announce new partners in mid-year promotions rounds

Several firms have welcomed new partners in their annual mid-year promotions rounds.

Mallesons

Mallesons elevated the following nine to partner, with the new roles taking effect on 1 July:

  • Zoe Anderson – banking and finance, Sydney
  • Maggie Chan – dispute resolution, Sydney
  • Bridie Egan – dispute resolution, Melbourne
  • Zoe Kaesehagen - banking and finance, Sydney
  • Joanne Langford – tax, Sydney
  • Amelia Mellor - energy, resources and infrastructure, Perth
  • Emma Newnham – M&A, Melbourne
  • Stephen Sharpe - banking and finance, Sydney
  • Kat Tomasic - banking and finance, Melbourne

MinterEllison

MinterEllison elevated seven to partner with effect on 1 July:

  • Samantha Crichton - family office and private wealth, Sydney  
  • Daniel Bell - hotels and hospitality M&A and private M&A, Melbourne  
  • Hannah Dixon - real estate M&A and private M&A, Melbourne  
  • Anne Crittall - commercial disputes and regulatory litigation, Brisbane  
  • William Nolan - commercial disputes and class actions, Sydney  
  • Sarah Ferrett - infrastructure and construction disputes, Brisbane  
  • Silvino Gomes - tax controversy, Sydney 

Gilbert + Tobin

  • Matthew Charman - tax, Sydney
  • Matthew Coe - corporate advisory, Sydney
  • Andrew Earle - corporate advisory, Melbourne
  • Nicole Lojszczyk - pro bono, Sydney
  • Christopher Marchesi - energy, resources and infrastructure, Perth
  • Lauren Shave - disputes and investigations, Perth
  • Elizabeth Wighton - charities and social sector, Sydney

Piper Alderman

Piper Alderman promoted three to partner effective 1 July:

  • Lauren Abbott – real estate, Brisbane
  • Luke Bone – dispute resolution and litigation, Perth
  • Travis Shueard – commercial/IP, Adelaide

Hall & Wilcox

Hall & Wilcox promoted three to partner effective 1 July:

  • Hamish McNair – commercial litigation
  • Ann O’Connell – dispute resolution
  • Megan Scott – insolvency and restructuring

Gilchrist Connell

Gilchrist Connell promoted six to principal effective 1 July:

  • Erica Dobson - medical treatment liability and health related claims, Perth
  • Adriana Reina – employment, Sydney
  • Julian Peake – building and construction, Sydney
  • Christopher Harrison – personal injury and property damage, Sydney
  • Jade Wishart – professional indemnity, Perth
  • Richard Scougall – employment, Melbourne

Barry Nilsson

Barry Nilsson elevated two principals effective 1 July:

  • Natalie Aprea – insurance, Sydney
  • Stephanie Carter – insurance, Sydney

Addisons

Addisons elevated Pavlos Stavropoulos (disputes) to partner effective 1 July.

HopgoodGanim Lawyers

HopgoodGanim Lawyers elevated two to partner effective 1 July:

  • Damon Hatchett - family law
  • Sarah Judge - private clients

Thynne + Macartney

Thynne + Macartney promoted Vicky Martin (wills and estates, Brisbane) to partner effective 1 July.