National loses partner to HWL Ebsworth
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has appointed an automotive specialist to its Sydney office from a national firm.
Maria Townsend joined HWL Ebsworth from Hunt & Hunt, where she was a partner for almost nine years.
“Maria offers a rare combination of specialist skills and a comprehensive industry understanding, having immersed herself within the automotive sector for over 20 years,” said HWL Ebsworth managing partner Juan Martinez.
HWL Ebsworth is the only national law firm with a specialist offering in automotive industry practice in Australia, according to a statement from the firm.
Apart from her expertise in the automotive sector, Ms Townsend also works across transport, real estate, information technology and telecommunications sectors.
She also has experience advising lenders on financial structuring and the documentation of loans and security products.