Chris Ng, a member of the firm's personal injury compensation team with over 12 years' expertise in the field, has been promoted to director.

John Harvey, a member of the personal injury team with 14 years' experience, has been appointed special counsel.

Nadia Sabaini, a member of the firm's business and commercial team, was promoted to associate. Sabaini worked in commercial law in Cairns before joining Bennett and Philp in 2009.