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National firm Keypoint Law has launched an international trade practice with the appointment of international trade and administrative law specialist Alistair Bridges as a consulting principal.
The appointment of Bridges marks the firm’s expansion into the area of international trade, sanctions and export controls.
Bridges joins Keypoint from Mills Oakley, where he served as a special counsel. He brings expertise in international trade, trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, customs and cross-border regulatory matters, together with significant Federal Court litigation experience.
Speaking about the appointment, Keypoint Law CEO Warren Kalinko said: “We are delighted to welcome Alistair to Keypoint Law. As international trade continues to become increasingly complex, businesses require specialist advisers who understand both the regulatory framework and the commercial realities they face. Alistair is one of Australia’s leading practitioners in this space, and his appointment represents an exciting expansion of our capabilities.”
“The fact that Keypoint continues to attract market-leading practitioners from top-tier and national firms is a testament to both the strength of our model and our reputation in the legal market. Alistair’s expertise further enhances our national offering and provides a valuable new capability for clients navigating global trade, sanctions and export control challenges.”
The appointment, the firm said, continues Keypoint’s rapid national growth. With almost 100 senior lawyers operating across Australia, Keypoint has established itself over the last 12 years as one of the country’s fastest-growing law firms.
Bridges’ arrival further strengthens the firm’s specialist offering, Keypoint said, and reflects growing client demand for sophisticated advice in an increasingly complex global trading environment.
Bridges advises manufacturers, importers, exporters, technology companies and government bodies navigating increasingly complex international trade regulations. His experience spans sanctions compliance, export controls, anti-dumping investigations, customs matters, judicial review proceedings and international trade disputes.
That mix of regulatory advisory work and courtroom experience sits at the centre of the new practice. Keypoint said Bridges’ background across both the regulatory and the contentious sides of international trade, including his Federal Court litigation work, gives the firm a new capability for clients dealing with global trade, sanctions and export control challenges.
Bridges said the decision to join was driven by the firm’s culture and trajectory.
“I was attracted to Keypoint’s entrepreneurial culture, collaborative environment and impressive growth trajectory. International trade regulation is becoming increasingly important for Australian businesses, particularly as geopolitical developments continue to reshape global markets,” Bridges said.
“Keypoint’s national platform provides an excellent opportunity to expand a market-leading international trade practice while continuing to deliver practical, commercial solutions, working with my new colleagues and contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
