Speaking about the promotions round, Shine chief legal officer Lisa Flynn said: “Our professional appointment program promotes experienced lawyers who demonstrate advanced legal technical competency to associate, senior associate and special counsel.”

“These appointments highlight the exceptional talent and expertise we have in our business and signifies a significant milestone in each appointee’s legal career,” she proclaimed.

“It acknowledges their passion for the law, dedication to upholding our values and focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and our business consistently.”

The firm’s new associates are Isobel Hall, Albert Qiu, Andrew Awwad, Melissa Gouveia, Amelia Feachnie, Kaylah Amiga, Kayla Nolan, Marija Cvitanovic, Seané Shalev, Adele White, Emily Robinson, Jessica Steele, and Jordan Bradfield.

Its new senior associates are Alix Shanahan, Jackson Gilbert, Michael Lau, Michael Plibersek, Cassie Green, Daniil Volodin, Tenelle May, Tiffany Halliday, Chris Browne, Melissa Letizia, and Sophie Hegarty.

The new special counsel at Shine are Atanaan Ilango, Sarah Hunt, Hamish Davies, Tiffany Sauni, Cecelia Simpson, Frances Bertram, Jenny Han, Glen Northway, Sarah Baker, Mary Browne, and Victoria Branson.

Last year, the firm added three new practice leaders: two in March and one in September.

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In November, the firm settled the E&P and Dixon Advisory class action (which alleged unsuitable advice from financial advisers and failures to address conflicts of interest) for $16 million, and in October, it launched proceedings against KFC regarding an alleged lack of rest breaks for workers.