appointments

Clayton Utz lures senior lawyers back to BigLaw
Former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers who left for a boutique practice have opted to shut its doors and rejoin...
06 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Hall & Wilcox appoints cyber partner
An experienced cyber and technology partner has been added to Hall & Wilcox’s Sydney office, moving over from HWL...
06 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Rigby Cooke Lawyers strengthens corporate and commercial team with new partner
A practitioner recognised for her expertise in intellectual property and brand protection has joined Rigby Cooke...
05 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Ashurst Perkins Coie adds 2 to board
A Sydney partner and Hong Kong managing partner have been elected to the board of Ashurst Perkins Coie.
05 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Distinguished judge to lead sentencing law review
Australia’s first female president of a Court of Appeal has been tapped to lead a major sentencing review.
02 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Pinsent Masons elects new managing partner
A long-time leader at Pinsent Masons has been appointed managing partner, taking over from Laura Cameron.
02 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Sparke Helmore takes property partner, 2 special counsel from K&L Gates
The addition of a Brisbane-based team will strengthen Sparke Helmore’s capabilities across property and development,...
01 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Shine Lawyers promotes 44
Shine Lawyers chief legal officer has celebrated the talent, commitment, and leadership of its 44 newly elevated...
01 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Jones Day poaches 5 new partners from BigLaw rivals
BigLaw firm Jones Day has added five new partners across its Brisbane and Sydney offices, strengthening its practices...
30 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Gilchrist Connell strengthens national team with key appointments
National insurance law firm Gilchrist Connell has strengthened its national team with the appointment of two special...
30 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
ACT Bar elevates 2 to senior counsel
Two barristers – one an inaugural member of the ACT Bar’s disciplinary committee and the other a leading...
29 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Gina Cass‑Gottlieb reappointed as ACCC chair
The Albanese government has nominated Gina Cass‑Gottlieb, a former senior partner at Gilbert + Tobin, for a second...
25 September 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Piper Alderman appoints corporate partner from Lander & Rogers
National law firm Piper Alderman has appointed an experienced corporate lawyer to its national corporate practice,...
24 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
After the splash: What happens to BigLaw’s big lateral hires?
Law firms are quick to announce the arrival of a high-profile partner or a major team; however, what happens after the...
23 September 2026
By Emma Musgrave
District Court judge appointed in Western Australia
Attorney-General Dr Tony Buti has appointed a new judge to the District Court of Western Australia.
21 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Mellor Olsson adds experienced property and technology lawyer as partner
South Australia-based law firm Mellor Olsson has welcomed an experienced intellectual property and technology lawyer to...
18 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Justitia Lawyers welcomes Angus & Carr to expand its practice
A Melbourne-based boutique workplace relations law firm is expanding its practice through the incorporation of a fellow...
17 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Ashurst Perkins Coie takes HSF Kramer funds partner
Private capital has been accelerated within Ashurst Perkins Coie with the appointment of a senior funds practitioner.
17 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
New South Australia senior counsel gets Law Society welcome
Two new senior counsel have been appointed to the Supreme Court of South Australia.
16 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Principal joins McCabes commercial division
A newly appointed principal will lead McCabes’ financial services and financial institutions practice group.
16 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson