Macpherson Kelley expands Brisbane footprint with new principal, special counsel

Pagey is a practitioner in the High Court of Australia and is also admitted to the supreme courts of Queensland and NSW. She brings over a decade of experience in commercial litigation, has a strong track record in complex, large-scale commercial litigation disputes, and advises on a broad range of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, recovery actions and director and shareholder disputes.

Pagey has also advised insolvency practitioners, banks and creditors in relation to both formal and informal restructuring engagements.

Marsden brings more than 20 years of experience advising high‑net‑worth individuals, families and professional advisers on estate planning and succession matters.

She specialises in wills and trust structuring, SMSF succession, asset protection and planning for blended families, with a background in accounting and tax that supports integrated, strategic advice. She is admitted in Queensland and in England and Wales and is a registered trust and estate practitioner (TEP).

National managing principal Grant Guenther said the appointments reflect Macpherson Kelley’s continued investment in core practice areas and nationally connected capability.

“Investing in high‑calibre lawyers like Katrina and Lucie is central to our growth strategy. Their expertise strengthens our offering and ensures we continue to deliver clear, commercially focused advice to our clients,” he said.

Brisbane managing principal Lawyer Cathy Russo said the hires support the continued growth of the Brisbane office.

“We are seeing increasing demand from clients for practical advice across both disputes and private client matters. Katrina and Lucie bring the experience and approach needed to meet that demand,” Russo said.

The two appointments aim to strengthen Macpherson Kelley’s national capability further and provide its clients with commercially informed advice across business and private matters.