Sydney firm Addisons has poached Steven Mackay (pictured), who leaves K&L Gates after being a partner for eight years with Middletons prior to the merger.

It is believed Mackay resigned from the Middletons partnership prior to the K&L Gates merger commencing on 1 January 2013.

“His experience and expertise working on infrastructure, transport, logistics, energy and commercial property projects further enhances the range of services that we offer to our clients,” said Addisons’ managing partner Laura Hartley.

Mackay’s appointment brings to 13 the number of partners at Addisons.