Chris Vlahos has been promoted to special counsel, Aleksandar Kovaceski, Bethany Visser and Melissa Passarelli have been appointed to senior associate, and Bo Zhou and Alexandra Lawrence have been elevated to associate.

Mr Vlahos is a property lawyer with experience that includes sale and purchase of residential and commercial property, preparing deeds of variation and cancellation; reviewing and drafting master off-the-plan land and building contracts; retail and commercial leasing, deeds of variation, renewals and surrenders, as well as a number of other areas within the space.

Commenting on the new promotions, the firm said: “The partners are very proud of the significant contribution each of their lawyers have made throughout their careers to date with Madgwicks and are thrilled to see their hard work and dedication to their clients and colleagues rewarded.

“Each appointment is thoroughly deserved and wish them well for their continued success in the future.”