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National law firm Maddocks has appointed a partner for its corporate team from big four rival EY, who has brought his team with him.
Maddocks has hired Alex Worner (pictured) as a partner in its Sydney-based corporate practice, in what the national firm is calling a “major hire” that underscores its growing national and international reputation in high-value and complex transactions.
He is, the firm outlined in a statement, a seasoned international lawyer who brings deep expertise in corporate and financial services law, with specialisations in M&A, private equity, corporate finance, corporate reorganisations, and fund establishment.
Worner has brought with him his team from EY, including senior associate Ksenia Malkina and lawyers Jesse Mullen and Conner Simes.
He most recently served, for nearly nine years, as the head of corporate law and NSW and Victoria law leader for EY Law Australia, in its tax and legal group.
The news follows the firm’s taking of an environment and planning team from BigLaw rival Holding Redlich late last year.
It also follows its promotion of 71 lawyers last month, hiring of a government partner from Ashurst in May, addition of two special counsel for its government team from MinterEllison and Proximity respectively in March, appointment of a partner from ClarkeKann as a new special counsel in disputes in February, and addition of an employment partner who most recently worked at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in January.
Speaking about the hires, Maddocks chief executive David Newman said: “We’re proud to welcome Alex to the partnership. He is a high-calibre operator with an exceptional track record in deal execution and client service.
“His move to Maddocks speaks volumes about the calibre of our team and the strength of our client base – especially in corporate and private equity transactions. We’re excited about what this means for the continued evolution of our commercial practice.”
The firm’s head of private equity, Andrew McNee, said: “Alex will be instrumental in scaling our M&A and private equity capabilities, particularly for complex cross-border and high-stakes deals. His global experience will be a powerful asset for our clients and our team alike.”
Worner said: “I’m excited to be joining Maddocks – a firm with a sharp commercial focus and an enviable client base across the Australian and international markets.
“The firm’s momentum, ambition and client-centric culture make this an ideal platform to continue building my M&A and private equity practice.”
Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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