Ms Allgrove, who is based in Sydney, formerly chaired the firm’s technology, media and telecommunications industry group and “has a broad commercial practice with particular focus on issues in the technology, payments, and healthcare industries”, Bakers said in a statement.

Speaking about the appointment, Bakers global chair Milton Cheng said: “I am delighted to welcome Anne-Marie to her new role.”

“We have had plenty to be proud of this year despite the challenges we are all facing and I look forward to seeing how the new leadership will continue to drive our progress. I would also like to sincerely thank Ben for all his passion and vision leading the group for the last two years,” he said.

Ms Allgrove added: “For the large majority of clients we speak to, digital transformation, the collection, use and protection of data and protection of their IP are [among] their top priorities.”

“Our [IP, data and technology practice group] is at the leading edge of these conversations, helping companies around the world [transform] their businesses, protect their data, IP and trade secrets while also staying within the fast-evolving regulatory frameworks that accompany so many of these areas. It is an exciting practice to lead.” 

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Mr Allgrove will continue as the firm’s innovation committee chair.