Ben Macdonald to join Corrs as Corporate Partner

Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that experienced corporate/M&A partner Ben Macdonald will be joining the firm. Ben specialises in public and private M&A, joint ventures, capital raisings, corporate restructurings and corporate governance. His clients include ASX listed companies, large corporates, private equity groups and sovereign wealth funds. Commenting on the appointment, Corrs Senior Partner and CEO Gavin MacLaren said: “Ben has significant experience advising on M&A transactions over the past two decades. He has a particular focus on cross-border M&A, including in the industrials, energy and infrastructure sectors. Ben is well regarded for his […]

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Keypoint appoints another Consulting Principal, adding Charities & Not-For-Profits to the firm’s capability

Keypoint Law is proud to announce the appointment of Joanne C Grant as a Consulting Principal, bolstering the firm’s expertise in the Charities & Not-for-Profit, Property, Commercial and Education sectors. Joanne’s specialist knowledge spans numerous clients including Catholic Church entities, religious orders, Anglican and other denominational bodies, education organisations across the full education lifecycle, aged care facilities, hospitals, and a variety of charities and not-for-profit organisations both domestic and international. Before joining Keypoint Law, Joanne held senior roles as Partner at Holman Webb, General Counsel for Sydney Catholic Schools – responsible for legal oversight of 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools across […]

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New partner to expand Gilbert + Tobin’s leading Melbourne litigation team

Daniel Moloney joins G+T as partner in the Disputes and Investigations team, adding further depth and expertise to the market-leading practice.   Daniel is a seasoned litigation lawyer with extensive experience advising corporates, financial institutions and boards in high profile and complex commercial disputes, class actions, investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. He has acted on many of the most significant commercial disputes and class actions in Australia, across financial services, funds, technology, and energy and resources. Daniel also regularly advises clients on significant investigations and contentious regulatory matters involving Australian and foreign authorities. Daniel’s appointment builds on the strength and reputation […]

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Media release | Gadens boosts corporate offering with trio of partner hires

Media release | Gadens boosts corporate offering with trio of partner hires 22 August 2025 TwitterLinkedin National law firm Gadens announces the appointment of three well known corporate partners to its ranks, bolstering the firm’s corporate and M&A offering with Danny Simmons and Lynda Reid joining the firm during the first quarter, and Franki Ganter joining the firm in the second quarter, of FY26. Danny and Lynda started at the firm on 1 July in Sydney, bringing a team of four, including Jana Jordan (Special Counsel), Associates Charlotte Ambler and Matilda Unwin, and Toni Jones (Legal Assistant). Franki will straddle […]

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July 2025 Sladen Legal Promotions

Sladen Legal is proud to announce three well-deserved promotions effective 1 July 2025. Sally Hadfield Property Development Sally Hadfield promoted to Senior Associate. Sally Hadfield has been a valued member of the Sladen Legal Property team since mid-2023. She has broad experience in property law and is able to assist clients in navigating the various issues that can arise during a project’s development lifecycle. Her key focus is on providing clients with pragmatic, solution-based advice to achieve their desired commercial objectives. Sally’s promotion to Senior Associate marks an important step in her professional journey and provides a strong platform for […]

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Thomson Geer promotes three to Partner, one to Principal Lawyer

Thomson Geer is pleased to announce the promotion of three new Partners and one Principal Lawyer at sister firm TG Legal + Technology, as well as the promotions of 51 lawyers across our group. Chief Executive Partner Adrian Tembel said: “The promotions recognise the significant achievements and continuing development of our people. We congratulate everyone on their success and look forward to celebrating their career goals into the future.” The senior promotions are: Partners Joanna Ling – Planning and Environment, Sydney Liam McIllhatton – Property and Development, Sydney Fiona Stapleton – Tax, Adelaide Principal Lawyer Scott Newlan – Workplace and Insurance Services, Melbourne […]

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Moray & Agnew promotes 25, including six Partners in July 2025 promotion round

5 June 2025 Moray & Agnew has announced the promotion of 25 senior lawyers across the firm, effective 1 July 2025. This includes six Partners, five Special Counsel, 11 Senior Associates and three Associates across offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney. These promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and commitment to developing talent across key strategic areas in line with client demand. Moray & Agnew’s new partners are: Alannah Dewing – Alannah has experience across a broad range of insurance litigation, including personal injury, public liability, professional indemnity and life insurance claims. She has specialist expertise in catastrophic personal […]

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Mills Oakley announces record-breaking number of promotions

Leading national law firm Mills Oakley is proud to announce 86 firm-wide promotions. Media Release June 25 2025 Leading national law firm Mills Oakley is proud to announce 86 firm-wide promotions, highlighting the firm’s ongoing investment in talent and continued national growth. The promotions span all practice areas and offices across Australia, reflecting the strength of the firm’s pipeline and the depth of its commitment to professional development. The newly promoted lawyers, 66 per cent of whom are female, range from Associates through to Special Counsel and Partners, with the newly promoted partners strengthening the firm’s capabilities in projects and […]

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Maddocks Announces 2025 Promotions Across the Firm

Maddocks is pleased to announce its 2025 promotions, with a record number of individuals recognised across both legal and shared services teams. These promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and success, following a year marked by new client wins and significant matters. In the legal team, Maddocks has promoted 58 lawyers to Special Counsel, Senior Associate, and Associate level. In addition, 10 team members from Shared Services have also been promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the firm’s operations and client service delivery. This follows 3 partner promotions. “I’m delighted to announce our promotions for 2025, with 71 of our […]

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Johnson Winter Slattery announces new Special Counsel and Senior Associates

Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has promoted 4 to Special Counsel and 14 to Senior Associate with effect on 1 July 2025. This follows the firm’s announcement last week of 4 new Partners. Managing Partner Jeremy Davis said, “We are fortunate to have a deep bench of talented lawyers across the firm. These promotions are well deserved and a testament to each individual’s exceptional performance and commitment to our clients.” The firm’s new Special Counsel are: Ben Bishop (Restructuring & Insolvency, Melbourne) Emily Lau (Technology/Intellectual Property, Sydney) Viva Swords (Technology/Intellectual Property, Brisbane) Tarryn Wright (Restructuring & Insolvency, Brisbane). The firm’s new Senior Associates are: […]

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