Johnson Winter Slattery appoints leading dispute resolution and arbitration partners Andrew Gill and Lee Carroll

Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has appointed Andrew Gill and Lee Carroll as partners in the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Arbitration group. Andrew is based in Canberra and Lee in Melbourne. Both Andrew and Lee are well known in the market for managing high-end disputes. Their appointments deepen the bench of one of Australia’s leading disputes team that is currently involved in a number of significant disputes. Andrew’s appointment will round out the JWS Canberra team, which has a strong focus on M&A and assisting offshore investors navigate complex regulatory and trade issues, particularly in the defence and technology sectors. Andrew has substantial experience in running disputes in […]

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Baker McKenzie Continues to Grow its Banking & Finance Practice with the Appointment of a New Head of Project Finance Based in Melbourne

The Firm today welcomes a new Head of Project Finance, Miles Wadley as a partner in Melbourne—formerly a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK). Miles’ appointment follows the recent appointment of banking partners Hamish McCormack in July (Melbourne) and Bryan Paisley in February (Sydney). Baker McKenzie’s National Managing Partner, Anne-Marie Allgrove stated: “We are excited to have Miles join our Banking & Finance team to lead the Project Finance practice working with our Projects team as we continue to expand and strengthen our Energy and Banking & Finance teams nationally, each being key focus areas for the Firm globally. […]

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Sparke Helmore welcomes Sophie Pennington to our Specialty Lines Insurance team

23-October-2025 Sparke Helmore welcomes Sophie Pennington to our Specialty Lines Insurance team We are pleased to welcome Sophie Pennington to Sparke Helmore as a Partner in our Specialty Lines Insurance team, effective 14 October 2025. Sophie is a highly regarded health law specialist with significant expertise in advising public hospitals through the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority, the Victorian Government’s insurer and risk adviser, medical and other health practitioners through their medical defence organisations, private hospitals and specialty practices, including diagnostic imaging and pathology services, through their commercial insurers. Sophie acts in defence of both litigated and unlitigated civil claims, coronial investigations and […]

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Thomson Geer welcomes leading health and safety lawyer Jane Hall as Partner

Thomson Geer is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Hall as a Partner in its national Employment, Workplace Relations and Safety team, based in Melbourne. Jane is a leading work health and safety (WHS) lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience in litigation, criminal prosecutions, safety systems, and WHS governance frameworks. She brings extensive experience advising ASX-listed, private, and government clients on all aspects of health and safety law. Jane has managed more than 600 investigations and 300 prosecutions by safety regulators, achieving acquittals for both companies and managers in complex and sensitive matters. Her practice spans two key pillars — […]

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Moray & Agnew promotes new Partner in Melbourne Health Law team

20 October 2025 Moray & Agnew is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Cooch to Partner in our Health Law team in Victoria. Kate brings more than 15 years of experience in medical malpractice and health law to the partnership, having advised and represented clients across a wide range of complex and sensitive matters. She has acted for public and private hospitals, medical practitioners, radiology providers, paramedics, allied health professionals, dentists and IVF clinics, as well as statutory bodies in disciplinary proceedings. Kate Cooch said “I am delighted to become a Partner at Moray & Agnew and to continue supporting our […]

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Barry Nilsson boosts Insurance division as six new Principals join firm

Barry Nilsson boosts Insurance division as six new Principals join firm Date: 3 November 2025 Leading national law firm Barry Nilsson has executed a strategic lateral hire move, strengthening its Insurance & Health practice by welcoming six new principals and their practices to the firm. Cameron Maclean, Jock Campbell, Carmen Elder, James Berg, James Morse and Sophie Devitt and team members are set to arrive at the firm from DLA Piper, with the two firms currently finalising arrangements for the move. Barry Nilsson Chairman Peter Murdoch says the well-respected insurance practitioners and their established practices are the ideal cultural fit […]

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Pinsent Masons adds leading energy partner in Australia

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons continues to build on its strong energy sector expertise with the appointment of Nick Li as a partner in its corporate team in Melbourne. Nick is a leading energy and infrastructure lawyer with extensive experience advising on transactions in the energy transition sector, covering both project development and mergers and acquisitions for developers, corporates, investors and retailers. Nick joins Pinsent Masons from PwC where he was a key member of the firm’s Energy Transition and Projects team, where he has advised on several key distributed energy and grid scale projects, as well as M&A and […]

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Kennedys announces 76 senior promotions across the firm

We are excited to announce 76 new senior appointments as part of this year’s promotions. Across our global offices, we have elevated 31 senior associates to legal director known as ‘of counsel’ or ‘special counsel’ in some jurisdictions, whilst 45 lawyers were promoted to senior associates. “These promotions reflect our ongoing investment in our people and our commitment to providing the opportunities and recognition they deserve.” John Bruce, Senior Partner This follows 21 partner promotions earlier this year, our largest cohort since 2022, marking a sixth consecutive year of double-digit partner promotions. Commenting on the promotions, Meg Catalano, Kennedys Global Managing Partner, says: […]

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Keypoint grows tax and property arm in Melbourne with the appointment of new Consulting Principal

Keypoint Law welcomes Nick Karolidis as a Consulting Principal, based in Melbourne. Nick is a highly experienced commercial lawyer with more than 15 years’ expertise spanning tax and property law, business structuring, and commercial contracts. He began his career with KPMG, where he advised on multi-billion-dollar transactions across a wide range of industries. Since transitioning from large professional services and law firms, Nick has built a strong practice serving SMEs and individuals, combining his skills as both a lawyer and a qualified accountant to deliver comprehensive advice on tax law, property transactions, structuring, and broader commercial matters. Commenting on Nick’s appointment, Keypoint […]

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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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