Hicksons’ managing partner, John Markos, said Ms Tong’s appointment both complements and broadens the scope of services currently being provided by property partner Adrian Liaw, describing Siew’s appointment as a “natural fit” with the firm.

Last month, Minters lost another three special counsel from its disputes and corporate practices. Disputes specialists Craig Gough and Andrew Logan, along with corporate lawyer Stephanie Rowland, were appointed as partners in Mills Oakley’s new Perth office.