First Title has appointed Jon Downes as general counsel. This is to coincide with First Title’s introduction of title insurance policies for commercial property transactions. First Title has been issuing policies on residential property transactions since 1999. Downes previously spent four years at Lovells in London and the last six years at Allens Arthur Robinson, where he was on secondment with Westpac for much of last year. He has experience in insurance, property and banking matters.

Peter Hunt has been appointed as a senior associate at Curwood & Partners’ CTP practice group. Hunt is the current CCH editor of the Motor Accidents Handbook and has recently been appointed a CARS assessor.

Robert Wall has commenced employment with Colliers International as General Manager — Legal Services. Wall will be responsible for the provision of general legal advice, with a focus on assisting the business with its professional indemnity and public liability risk. He was previously employed by Woolworths Limited as legal counsel in the company’s risk & safety department.

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