As the third partner in Minter Ellison's London office, joining Michael Whalley (corporate and capital markets) and Nigel Clark (finance), the firm said Wallin's appointment extends its capacity to offer real-time Australian legal assistance to clients and law firms throughout the UK and Europe from its London base.

Wallin has experience in corporate finance, private equity, M&A and outsourcing. He served as lead partner of Mayer Brown's China Focus Group in London and will also contribute to the further development of Minters' business in Asia.