Holding Redlich announces 24 promotions including four new partners

National law firm Holding Redlich is pleased to announce the promotion of 24 lawyers, including four senior lawyers to partnership, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to internal growth and recognition. These promotions will take effect on 1 July 2025. Jeanne Vallade has been promoted to partner in Corporate & Commercial, while Rob Lawson has made partner in Dispute Resolution & Litigation. Grace Wimberley and Samantha Gou have been elevated to partner roles in the Property, Planning & Development practice. These new leadership additions join recently appointed partners Ben Constance, Dado Hrustanpasic, Jonathan Usher, Wendy Evans, Andrew Iser, and Louise Hogg, who will commence with the firm on 1 July. Jeanne Vallade is based […]

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 52 senior associates in Australia

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of 52 senior associates in Australia. Almost half were promoted within the firm’s leading corporate practice in response to demand for legal specialists within M&A and private capital markets. Promotions also covered our disputes, finance, energy, real estate, and employment teams. Kristin Stammer, Executive Partner – Australia and Asia, said: “Our promotions recognise the legal excellence, commercial insight and strong leadership of some of our highest-performing people, as well as their commitment to an exceptional client experience. “Congratulations to all 52 of our newly promoted senior […]

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Harwood Andrews July 2025 Promotions

Harwood Andrews is proud to announce the following well-deserved promotions effective 1 July 2025. Stephanie Davies Dispute Resolution & Litigation Stephanie Davies has been promoted to Special Counsel Stephanie Davies originally joined Harwood Andrews in 2022 and has established herself as a key contributor to her team, driving both growth and client diversity. She is focused on helping businesses and individuals solve disputes and other commercial and insolvency issues promptly and practically. She resolves issues involving joint ventures, shareholder agreements, trusts, regulatory bodies and contract disputes. Stephanie has a keen interest in agribusiness and its importance to the Australian economy […]

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Hall & Wilcox appoints 11 new partners, as part of a record 76 promotions

In recognition of Hall & Wilcox’s strong national growth and commitment to client excellence, the firm has appointed 11 new partners, its largest ever new partner intake, as part of a record 76 promotions. The senior promotions include 22 special counsel and 27 senior associates, and 16 senior corporate services promotions. Chief Executive Partner Graydon Dowd said the appointments demonstrated the firm’s growing national presence and ability to respond to clients’ business needs. ‘The new partners come from six of our eight offices and practise in both the commercial and insurance areas,’ he said. ‘We have so much talent in this firm […]

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Gilbert + Tobin announces the appointment of three new partners and ten special counsel

Gilbert + Tobin celebrates the promotion of three to partner and ten to special counsel in the mid-year promotion round, effective 1 July 2025. The appointments recognise exceptional legal talent and the strength of the firms’ pipeline across key practice areas. The partner appointments are outstanding transactional lawyers in the Corporate Advisory and Banking and Projects practice groups in Sydney and Melbourne. From 1 July 2025, G+T will have 116 partners. Lawyers promoted to special counsel come from across G+T’s broad range of practice groups and from all offices. Executive Partner Tim Gordon commented: We are thrilled to welcome Sam, Michael and […]

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Gadens announces six partner promotions effective 1 July 2025

National law firm Gadens is pleased to announce six partner promotions, effective 1 July 2025. These appointments reflect Gadens’ ongoing commitment to growth – adding to the 4 lateral partners who have joined Gadens in the past year, and the 3 lateral partners joining in early FY26 – and recognising exceptional talent and deepening the expertise within its national partnership. Their promotions help reinforce Gadens’ commitment to delivering excellence in client experience and innovative, solutions-focused services. As of 1 July, the firm will have 111 partners, 39% percent of whom are women. Commenting on the promotions, Mark Pistilli, Chief Executive […]

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Corrs appoints 12 new partners

Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced the appointment of 12 new partners. This includes 11 internal promotions, and the hire of Jo Feldman who has joined Corrs as an arbitration and commercial litigation partner and Corrs’ head of trade. Commenting on the appointments, Corrs Senior Partner and CEO Gavin MacLaren said: “We are delighted to welcome these talented lawyers to the Corrs partnership, and we look forward to their strong contribution as partners.” Jo Feldman: Arbitration and Commercial Litigation – Perth Jo has 20 years’ experience in commercial and investment treaty arbitration. She advises on […]

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Celebrating Internal Promotions at Best Hooper Lawyers

Best Hooper Lawyers is pleased to announce the promotions of these outstanding professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise to their practice, our firm and the development industry generally. These individuals have, throughout their careers, displayed their commitment to excellence and these promotions further strengthen our firm’s leadership team and reputation as Victoria’s leading development firm. Please join us in congratulating: Edward Mahony Appointed Partner We are pleased to announce the promotion of Edward Mahony to Partner at Best Hooper.  Since joining the firm, Edward has played a key role in the success of our Planning team, consistently delivering exceptional […]

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Allens promotes 86 people to senior roles across legal and corporate services

Allens has today announced the appointment of 17 new managing associates and 55 senior associates. The firm has also made 14 senior promotions across its corporate services teams. ‘We’re proud to recognise the achievements of all these people. Their promotions reflect our commitment to investing in the future of our firm and delivering exceptional experiences for our clients. As the needs of our clients continue to evolve, these people are helping to shape thoughtful, strategic and trusted solutions that make a lasting impact,’ said Managing Partner Richard Spurio. New managing associates: George Bishop – Tax Elise Blume – M&A and […]

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Arnold Bloch Leibler celebrates new senior appointments for 2025

The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are pleased to announce this year’s Partner and Senior Associate appointments. Luke Jedynak will join the firm’s partnership. Luke’s appointment is in recognition of his consistently excellent work across a broad range of large and complicated transactions, and the diversity of experience and connections he brings to Arnold Bloch Leibler. Our new Senior Associates are Camilla Miles, Eileen Liu, Emma Ffrench-Mullen, Jasmine Romanin, Johnny Sorras, Julia Heyward, Matthew Harris, Max Griffin, Megan Hosiosky, Michael Greatrex, Molly Scott, Natalie Thomas, Prianca Maharaj, Ryan Taylor, Tamsen Kempster, Zavara Farquhar. The promotions are effective from 1 July […]

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