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JWS promotes 4 special counsel, 21 senior associates

In its latest promotion round, Johnson Winter Slattery has promoted four to special counsel and 21 to senior associate, effective 1 July.

June 04, 2026 By Naomi Neilson
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Construction lawyer Thomas Cameron, real estate lawyer Dimity Carrick-Clark, and dispute resolution’s Jia Lee and Luca Masinello were promoted to the role of special counsel.

Cameron advises across the full range of contentious construction matters and has a strong understanding of differing contractual frameworks, risk profiles, and dispute resolution processes.

 
 

With experience in advisory and transaction work, Carrick-Clark has worked across high-value complex transactions and is known for her pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

In addition to complex commercial litigation, class actions, investigations, and commissions of inquiry, Lee has developed particular expertise in technology disputes.

Masinello has deep experience in contractual disputes in the oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, and large infrastructure projects, having run matters in the High Court, Federal Court, and state courts.

The new senior associates are:

  • Nethmi Amarasekera (Environment and Planning, Sydney)
  • Laura Baulch (Dispute Resolution, Brisbane)
  • Jaana Davidsson (Restructuring and Insolvency, Perth)
  • Rhiannon Dickfos (Dispute Resolution, Sydney)
  • James El-Jalkh (Employment, Sydney)
  • Francesca Gazal (Corporate, Sydney)
  • Ashleigh Gillman (Dispute Resolution, Melbourne)
  • Sian Harding (Competition, Melbourne)
  • Will Hocking (Restructuring and Insolvency, Sydney)
  • Justin Huang (Corporate, Sydney)
  • Audrey Lian (Restructuring and Insolvency, Adelaide)
  • Oscar Liu (Corporate, Sydney)
  • Jack Morey (Banking and Finance, Sydney)
  • Luke Paganin (Corporate, Perth)
  • Katie Read (Corporate, Melbourne)
  • Dhruv Saggar (Dispute Resolution, Sydney)
  • Nathan Shapiro (Corporate, Sydney)
  • Liz Tang (Competition, Sydney)
  • Celine Truong (Real Estate, Sydney)
  • Ynan Zhou (Corporate, Sydney)
  • Katia Zotova (Competition, Sydney)

Managing partner Jeremy Davis said: “These promotions recognise an exceptionally talented group of lawyers who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.”

“I congratulate each of them on this milestone and look forward to their ongoing progression and contribution to the firm.”

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Naomi Neilson
Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: naomi.neilson@momentummedia.com.au.