National law firm LHD Lawyers has celebrated 35 years in practice by promoting four senior lawyers to partner.
Marking 35 years in practice, LHD Lawyers has celebrated the milestone by promoting four of its senior lawyers to the partnership.
The latest round of promotions follows the national firm’s recent acquisition of Holding Redlich’s personal injury division in mid-June.
The new partners – Jamie Nemme (based in Sydney), Lisa Meys (based in Sydney), Wes Ranson (based in Sydney), and Marko Eric (based in Sydney) – bring decades of combined experience in personal injury and total and permanent disablement (TPD) law.
John Abouchrouche, the managing director of LHD Lawyers, shared how the promotions reflect the firm’s commitment to recognising internal talent while also embracing fresh expertise and new perspectives.
“These promotions strike a perfect balance between nurturing and rewarding our own talent and welcoming external excellence that brings new perspectives, global acumen, and specialised skills to the firm,” Abouchrouche said.
Having worked closely with Nemme and Meys throughout their careers, Abouchrouche highlighted how the pair exemplify the firm’s core values and inject forward-looking energy into LHD Lawyers’ growth.
“Lisa and Jamie have been with LHD since the very beginning of their careers and have grown organically through every layer of the firm. They embody our ethos of practising with purpose and maintaining a people-first legal philosophy underpinned by empathy and care,” Abouchrouche said.
“I am particularly proud to have worked alongside them throughout their careers and of their growth story, and I am excited for the fresh input, enthusiasm, and ideas they will bring to the next iteration of LHD, LHD-implemented in a distinctly LHD-ian way.”
Abouchrouche also noted that Ranson and Eric bring decades of external experience and expertise, which will broaden the firm’s perspective as they join the partnership.
“Wes and Marko, in addition to excelling during their time at LHD, have also had outstanding careers elsewhere before joining us. Wes worked at Brydens for over 20 years, and Marko at Slater and Gordon for 15 years,” Abouchrouche said.
“They bring with them a depth of external experience, knowledge, and professional prowess that strengthens our collective capability and broadens our perspective. Their leadership adds another dimension to LHD’s growth story, one that combines fresh insight with the stability of our established culture.”
Reflecting on LHD Lawyers’ 35 years in practice, chief executive James Bodel said the firm’s longevity stems from a “simple principle: every case matters”.
Bodel shared how proud he is of the firm’s progress, noting that these promotions demonstrate the vital role the team plays in driving LHD Lawyers’ success.
“We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but even prouder of the people who make it happen. These promotions remind us that our success is built on the strength of our team and the trust of our clients.
“Each of these new partners represents what makes LHD different, which is real people who deliver real results. Their leadership strengthens our ability to support clients through some of the most difficult moments in their lives,” Bodel said.
