Mr Kraus previously spent two years at Kalus Kenny Intelex, and a year and a half at Mills Oakley before that.

Prior to that, he was the director of Gersh Investment Partners.

His experience covers corporate law, corporate finance and property finance, acting for a range of private business, private and institutional clients.

Kliger Partners principal Jeremy Goldman said Mr Kraus would enhance the firm’s capabilities.

“The skills and clients that he has are a perfect fit for Kliger Partners,” Mr Goldman said.

“He’ll create new opportunities for our existing clients across our commercial, property and building and construction teams.”