Barry and Nilsson Lawyers has announced three major promotions: Richard Leahy has been appointed partner in the firm’s professional indemnity group. Leahy has focussed upon this area since joining Barry and Nilsson seven years ago. Joanna Burton has been appointed associate, also in the firm’s professional indemnity group. Burton joined the firm over two years ago, having practised in insurance, and has focussed on professional indemnity for the past three years. Rebecca Parry has been appointed associate in the firm’s family law group after joining Barry and Nilsson five years ago. In the course of her practice, Parry has developed a specific interest in complex children’s issues.

Macrossans Lawyers has announced the appointment of Jennie Keane to associate in the firm’s Brisbane commercial team. Keane has been with Macrossans Lawyers for six years, practising primarily in the areas of property and business acquisitions, leasing and intellectual property.

Talbot and Olivier has appointed Emma Crocker as a solicitor in the insurance services group. Crocker represents clients in defendant insurance litigation matters, and motor vehicle and property damage claims.