Ibanez, who joined the firm in 2019 to launch its commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice and serves as its head of litigation, has a “reputation as a proven leader”, the firm said. She is a member of Hamilton Locke’s executive committee, leads its operational and risk committees and was appointed as the co-head of its Sydney office in July of last year.

The news follows the firm bolstering its partnership ranks with five new hires, all of whom came from BigLaw rivals, as reported in February. It also follows the firm’s promotion of 10 professionals to more senior roles in January.

Humphrey said Ibanez was the ideal choice for this role.

“Brit is a true ambassador for our firm. She is deeply invested in the success of Hamilton Locke and our people and has been a major contributor to our success to date,” he said.

“With our firm and wider HPX Group at a pivotal point in our growth, I am looking forward to working alongside Brit to continue to enhance our people’s experience, on our plans for strategic growth, and to ensure we stay true to our original vision to be a business that challenges the status quo.”

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Ibanez said: “It’s truly a privilege to work with the people I do at Hamilton Locke, and to be entrusted with this leadership role.

“Our commitment to our people-first culture as setting our firm apart is something I take very seriously, and I will work hard to keep this focus front and centre as we move through our next stage of growth.”