He will begin leading the firm on 30 June, succeeding David Friedlander
Mark McNamara has been announced as the new chair at Mallesons.
He officially takes over from David Friedlander on 30 June. McNamara has sat on the firm’s board since 2024.
“With our transition to Mallesons and the development of our 2030 strategy, it is the perfect time for Mark to takeover. Since joining the board, he has made a significant contribution to our thinking on strategy and the impact of AI on our business and the profession at large”, Friedlander said. “I am confident he will be an excellent chair and a strong complement to our world-class management team who will take the firm from strength to strength in this new era”.
McNamara began heading up Mallesons’ private capital practice in 2012. He will retain this role in addition to leading the firm as chair.
“Mark brings strong market and client credibility, strategic and commercial thinking and a progressive mindset which will no doubt challenge and enrich our thinking and strategic planning around the future of our firm in a world that never stands still”, CEP Renae Lattey said.
McNamara praised Friedlander’s leadership as he prepares to step into his new role.
“I am delighted and honoured to be taking over the chair role. The firm is in a very strong position and there is real momentum as we move forward under the Mallesons brand. Dave has been a remarkable chair of the firm and has successfully seen us through a period of growth and change. I am very excited to be leading this next phase with our terrific board and exceptional management team”, McNamara said.
Friedlander has been chair for five years. He will stay on with Mallesons as an M&A partner, handling public M&A and ECM deals.
“On behalf of the partners and the executive team, I want to thank David for his outstanding leadership over the past 5 years. He has been so invested in the success of our firm and has guided the board and the partnership through some defining decisions and milestone moments”, Lattey said.
