Andrew Chalet has left DLA Phillips Fox to join Tresscox Lawyers as a partner in the Melbourne entertainment, communications and media practice.

Adding to the Melbourne office, Chalet brings two other lawyers with him from DLA - Anita Siassios and Gabrielle Hirsch - who will join Tresscox's corporate and commercial team.

Joining the Sydney office, Anthony Jefferies from Church and Grace has been appointed as the new litigation and construction partner. Jefferies has over a decade of experience working at national law firms with clients including banks and financial institutions, building and construction companies and high net worth individuals.