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Gilbert + Tobin promotes 7 partners, 9 special counsel

One of Australia’s biggest firms has elevated seven to partner and nine to special counsel in its latest promotion round.

June 25, 2026 • By Naomi Neilson
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Gilbert + Tobin’s newest promotions reflect the depth of its capability across corporate advisory, disputes and investigations, energy, resources and infrastructure, pro bono, technology and intellectual property practices, the firm said.

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With the promotions effective across three of its offices, Gilbert + Tobin said it has strengthened its national platform and the focus on complex work for clients across the country.

 
 

Danny Gilbert, co-founder and chairman, said: “We are proud to welcome the following people to the partnership.

“Each of them brings the judgement, energy and commitment to excellence that clients expect from G+T.

“Their promotions reflect the strength of our people and the depth of talent we are building across the firm.”

The partners are:

  • Matthew Charman, tax
  • Matthew Coe, corporate advisory
  • Andrew Earle, corporate advisory
  • Nicole Lojszczyk, pro bono
  • Christopher Marchesi, energy, resources and infrastructure
  • Lauren Shave, disputes and investigation
  • Elizabeth Wighton, charities and social sector

The special counsel are:

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  • Alisa Chak, corporate advisory
  • Claire Harris, technology and digital
  • Sam Harvey, employment
  • David Holmes, competition, consumer and market regulation
  • Sophie Jiang, tax
  • Irini Lantis, intellectual property
  • Michal Magat, banking and projects
  • Jo Seto, disputes and investigations
  • Benjamin Smith, disputes and investigations
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Naomi Neilson
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.
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