Ms Leeks brings more than 10 years’ to the partnership, having acted for large corporations across several industries, including the healthcare, mining, energy, financial services, aviation, sports and construction sectors. 

Meanwhile, Ms Yiasemides regularly advises administrators, liquidators, receivers, banks, distressed corporations, and creditors in insolvency processes, involving global corporations and government entities in a number of industries and sectors including finance, retail, insurance, transport, media, energy, satellites, mining, and property development, a statement from Jones Day confirmed.

“Annie and Maria are outstanding lawyers and we are proud of their admission to partnership,” said Chris Ahern, Jones Day's Partner-in-Charge of Australia and Japan.

“Our clients have benefitted greatly from their formidable talent and extraordinary insights related to disputes in Australia and other jurisdictions around the world. Their ongoing contributions will be an important part of our continued growth in Australia.”