appointments
Carter Newell promotes special counsel, senior associates
Five lawyers, including a special counsel, have been promoted across Carter Newell’s Sydney and Brisbane offices.
09 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
New chair appointed to Maurice Blackburn
National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has appointed a technology and innovation-driven chair.
09 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
BigLaw firm associate joins AIEF board of directors
An associate at Jones Day has been appointed to the board of directors of the Australian Indigenous Education...
06 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
3 managing partners added to Jones Day
Global firm Jones Day has appointed three new partners-in-charge to its Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices.
06 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Johnson Winter Slattery takes tax leader from Clayton Utz
A leading tax lawyer and former national head of Clayton Utz’s tax practice has moved over to Johnson Winter...
05 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
DWF promotes 11, including 5 principal lawyers
DWF has promoted five to principal lawyer, two to special counsel, three senior associates, and one associate.
05 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Former Supreme Court Justice joins Caroll & O’Dea
A former justice of the NSW Supreme Court and president of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has joined Carroll...
05 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Mullins Lawyers promotes 4 lawyers across key practice areas
Queensland-based Mullins Lawyers has elevated four lawyers to more senior roles across four of its core practice...
04 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Kain Lawyers bolsters property and energy transition practice with new director
National law firm Kain Lawyers has appointed a former counsel for a global law firm as its new Sydney-based director of...
04 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Piper Alderman names new managing partner, deputies
National law firm Piper Alderman has unveiled a new leadership trio, as the BigLaw player positions itself as the...
03 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
WRP Legal promotes 1 senior associate, 3 associates
Four lawyers were elevated at WRP Legal, including one senior associate.
02 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Ashurst adds 2 partners from BigLaw and national law firm rivals
Global law firm Ashurst has bolstered its Australian dispute resolution and employment teams with the appointment of...
02 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Baker McKenzie takes IP litigation team from Clayton Utz
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has moved to deepen its bench in intellectual property litigation, with the appointment...
30 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Sparke Helmore promoters 5, including 2 to partner
National law firm Sparke Helmore has announced the promotion of five lawyers to senior roles, spanning four key...
29 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Clayton Utz takes 2 equity capital markets partners from Allens
Two specialist equity capital markets lawyers have joined Clayton Utz’s partnership in Perth.
29 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Corrs adds tax partner from Bakers
BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed a partner for its tax team from global rival Baker McKenzie.
27 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
G + T takes cyber risk partner from A&O Shearman
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has bolstered its technology and digital practice by appointing a cyber risk partner...
27 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Green Mortgage Lawyers takes special counsel from national firm
Specialist mortgage-lending firm Green Mortgage Lawyers has hired a special counsel with more than 15 years of...
23 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt and Holman Webb Lawyers promote 10
Mid-tier firm Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt and Holman Webb Lawyers have elevated four to senior associate and six to...
22 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lavan promotes 15 across 8 practice sectors
West Australian full-service firm Lavan has promoted 15 lawyers into more senior roles, with appointments spanning a...
21 January 2026
By Grace Robbie