Scott Stewart, DWF’s national head of property, planning and construction (Australia), said: “I’m very pleased to have Andrea and Richard add their unique knowledge and insights to our broad capabilities across all aspects of real estate, planning, environment and construction.”

“The firm’s ability to attract senior practitioners of their calibre is testament to the strength of our emerging brand in the Australian market.

Most recently a special counsel at Arnold Bloch Leibler, Ms Towson is a planning and development specialist. Ms Towson’s unique skill set means that she takes a “whole-of-project” approach to development projects. Her expertise is in complex property due diligence, planning and environment law matters, owners’ corporation disputes and compulsory acquisition claims. 

She was involved in a pro bono basis on the Collingwood Arts Precinct redevelopment and provides pro bono advice to the Robin Boyd Foundation.

A former partner at Holding Redlich, Mr Skopal was the lead partner in the acquisition and ongoing development of the GMH site at Fishermans Bend and other key assets for the Victorian state government.

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He will bring more than 10 years of experience, focusing on commercial property transactions, development projects and leasing work for both landlords and tenants. Mr Skopal has acted for a variety of clients, from individuals to publicly listed companies, he specialises in providing practical and commercial legal advice to assist clients.

"Commercially minded lawyers frustrated by slow-moving, traditional firms are liking what they see at DWF – a chance to make their mark as rapidly as their talent and ambition [allow],” Mr Stewart said.