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BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has bolstered its senior ranks with a sweeping round of 62 promotions, including the elevation of six lawyers to the firm’s partnership.
Mills Oakley has elevated 62 professionals across its Australian offices in a significant round of appointments, further strengthening its senior ranks and leadership pipeline.
The latest promotions will see six lawyers elevated to partner, alongside the appointment of nine special counsel, 23 senior associates, and 24 associates.
The promoted lawyers will officially assume their new roles from 1 July.
The firm’s new partners include Alesha Burke (insurance, Sydney), Julian Grover (health and life sciences, Sydney), Robert Murphy (banking and finance, Sydney), Phoebe Pitt (commercial disputes and insolvency, Adelaide), Leah Pryde (insurance, Sydney), and Emily Wood (family law, Brisbane).
In a statement, the BigLaw firm stated the promotions span all practice areas and offices across its national network, reflecting what it described as the firm’s “depth of talent” and its ongoing commitment to recognising and developing high-performing lawyers.
Speaking about these appointments, John Nerurker, the CEO of Mills Oakley, said they underscore the strength of the firm’s talent pipeline and its focus on nurturing the next generation of leaders amid ongoing national growth.
“These promotions reflect the depth, capability, and ambition of our people across the firm. It is particularly pleasing to see so many individuals stepping into new leadership roles as we continue to grow nationally,” Nerurker said.
“Our success is driven by our ability to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. These appointments ensure we remain well positioned to deliver high-quality, commercially focused advice and strong outcomes for our clients.
“Our ongoing commitment to excellence and client service continues to set Mills Oakley apart, and we are proud to support the continued progression of our people.”
The firm’s new special counsel include Nick Melios (insurance, Adelaide), Georgia Davis (NFPs, human rights and social impact, Brisbane), Taryn Eastwell (planning and environment, Brisbane), Nicholas Allen (commercial disputes and insolvency, Melbourne), Shaun Daniells (insurance, Perth), Antonia Marran (family law, Sydney), Daniel Humpage (property, Sydney), Carmen Juarez (public law, Sydney), and Zachary McCaughan (public law, Sydney).
The firm’s new senior associates: Brooke Hansen (family law, Brisbane), Olivia English (family law, Brisbane), Luke Borgert (NFPs, human rights and social impact, Brisbane), Amber Taylor (commercial disputes and insolvency, Melbourne), Hugh Evans (commercial disputes and insolvency, Melbourne), Henry Shaw (corporate, Melbourne), Nadia El-Hissi (insurance, Melbourne), Jonathan Salant (NFPs, human rights and social impact, Melbourne), Gianluca D’Elia (property, Melbourne), James Raymond (commercial disputes and insolvency, Perth), Ashley Teale (corporate advisory, Perth), Teressa Maines (private advisory, Perth), Harrison Dobb (commercial disputes and insolvency, Sydney), Amanda Lazarou (insurance, Sydney), Belinda Lin (insurance, Sydney), Julia Dyson (insurance, Sydney), Kasia Czarnota (insurance, Sydney), Max Barber (insurance, Sydney), Glen Falkenstein (national pro bono, Sydney), Micah Bawden (planning and environment, Sydney), Lachlan Clark (projects and construction, Sydney), Karl Rieschieck (public law, Sydney), and Peter Richardson (public law, Sydney).
The firm’s new associates are Mikhaela McCarron, Ben Martin, Hannah Dowden, Sam King, Ailis Rogers, Christopher Meli, Harrison Comrie, Gregor Campbell, Andrew Price, Emma Hubball, Helen Sassine, Nathanael Price, Amanda Johnson, Joshua Kerr, Vanie Cardinio, Shannon Jenkin, Alessandra Marshall, Carolyn Nguyen, Cheyenne Griffiths, Tara Haas, Hannah Yeadon, Edwin Hickie, Thomas Pattinson, and Emily Smith.
