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Australian mid-tier law firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has strengthened its property practice with the appointment of a special counsel from national firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
Continuing its investment in the property sector, HopgoodGanim Lawyers has appointed Jacqueline Vera (pictured) as a special counsel to its expanding Brisbane commercial property team.
She is set to join the Australian mid-tier law firm in July.
Vera joins from BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, where she spent more than four years as a senior associate, advising clients on a range of development, leasing, and property transaction matters across complex and high-value matters.
Described by HopgoodGanim as an “emerging leader in the property sector”, Vera has built a strong track record advising on major development and government projects, with her experience spanning a number of landmark projects across Queensland.
Luke Mountford, managing partner at HopgoodGanim, shared that Vera’s blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen makes her a valuable addition as the firm continues to expand its property capabilities.
“We are pleased to welcome Jacqui to the firm,” Mountford said.
“She is a highly capable practitioner with strong experience across development, leasing, and capital transactions, and we are looking forward to the contribution she will make to our clients and our team.”
Vera’s appointment adds to a broader period of expansion for the firm’s property practice, which has grown its Brisbane commercial property team to nearly 30 lawyers, including four partners, making it one of the largest in the state.
The growth drive also included the acquisition of an eight-lawyer property and leasing team from a BigLaw rival in February 2025.
“Our commercial property team remains one of the largest dedicated property teams in Queensland,” Mountford said.
“We have been deliberate in shaping the team we need to support our clients, particularly those engaging in complex transactions and development projects.”
