James Devonish and Cameron Henderson, DHH’s founding directors, join Lynch Meyer as partners
Lynch Meyer Lawyers, a full-service commercial law firm based in Adelaide, has highlighted its acquisition of Devonish, Harris & Henderson (DHH Lawyers), a boutique law firm practising in the areas of commercial dispute resolution and insolvency.
“We are delighted to welcome the DHH team to Lynch Meyer,” said Alice Carter, Lynch Meyer partner, in a media release.
Upon the acquisition, DHH’s founding directors James Devonish and Cameron Henderson will become partners in Lynch Meyer’s commercial litigation, debt recovery, and insolvency team. Meanwhile, Briana Harris will come aboard Lynch Meyer as special counsel.
“We are immensely proud of what we have achieved at DHH and delighted to join Lynch Meyer at this important stage of its growth,” Devonish said in the media release.
“Together with the recent promotion of two Senior Associates to Partner, the acquisition brings the firm’s partnership to 14, reflecting our continued investment in strong leadership and sustainable growth,” Carter added.
According to Lynch Meyer, through the acquisition, the firm aims to:
Over these past seven decades, Lynch Meyer’s work has spanned commercial services, dispute resolution, property, strata and community titles, insolvency and restructuring, construction, estates, family, and workplace relations.
“The acquisition strengthens Lynch Meyer’s capabilities and supports its strategic growth plans,” Carter said in Lynch Meyer’s media release.
James Devonish shared that the decision of Lynch Meyer and DHH Lawyers to join forces demonstrated their close alignment and shared plans for future growth.
“As our clients’ needs evolve, access to greater resources will help us maintain the high standard of service they expect,” Devonish said in the media release. “This acquisition creates exciting opportunities for both our clients and our team.”
Last January, Lynch Meyer announced the appointment of franchise lawyer Seva Surmei as a partner in its transactions team. The firm shared that Surmei had experience in franchising law and a background in property and general commercial transactions.
In October 2025, Mills Oakley announced the lateral hires of three partners: Sarah Fountain in the insurance practice and Jonathan Ivanisevic and Chris Brodrick in the commercial disputes and insolvency groups.
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