The news follows the firm’s poaching of a team for its Perth office, as reported by Lawyers Weekly last Thursday (16 February).

He has also previously been the deputy general counsel for Japanese bank MUFG, as well as a senior associate at Maddocks.

He advises, Hall & Wilcox said in a statement, project sponsors and lenders, private equity houses and real estate developers on project finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate working capital, property and asset financing transactions, as well as complex, multi-jurisdictional and cross-border financing transactions, and acts for a mix of domestic and offshore clients.

Speaking about the newest partner recruit, firm managing partner Tony Macvean said that Mr Cooper will lead the firm’s Sydney finance practice and play a leading role in the national banking and finance practice, as well as being a key member of the firm’s broader projects, renewables and energy practices.

“Hiring David is a real coup, and we are thrilled that he is joining us,” Mr Macvean said.

“David adds strength and capability to our NSW finance, broader commercial practice, and our national banking and finance and projects practices.

“He is a good person who is aligned [with] our cultural values.

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“He is attracted to the opportunity with us to grow and compete with the major finance and projects firms. He also appreciates how we collaborate and put clients and people first.”

Mr Cooper added: “I am excited about joining a firm that values client service excellence and innovation equally alongside its care for its people and culture.

“I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic team of lawyers across the firm and helping to lead the continued growth of the firm in finance and projects.”