Russell Kennedy poaches Norton Rose partner
The partner in charge of Norton Rose’s planning, government and environment group has been hired as a principal by Melbourne-based law firm Russell Kennedy.

The former managing partner of Norton Rose’s planning, government and environment group has been hired as a principal by Melbourne-based law firm Russell Kennedy.
At Norton Rose, Beazley specialised in statutory and strategic planning, environmental law, property law (including compulsory acquisition), governance and water law.
He has appeared as an advocate in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Building Appeals Board, Planning Panels and Liquor Licensing Victoria.
Beazley was previously a partner at Deacons, which was a predecessor firm of Norton Rose.
He commenced his role at Russell Kennedy on 21 May.