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Holding Redlich appoints new CEO
The national law firm has made the appointment with an eye to the future of technological advancement and the delivery of legal services.
Jerome Doraisamy
Colman Kenna has been announced as the new chief executive for Holding Redlich, following stints as the firm’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Holding Redlich national managing partner Ian Robertson said the firm is re-engineering the way it practices law and how it runs its own operations, and the appointment of Mr Kenna is an important part of this process.
“We are striving for real efficiency and innovation and this requires the introduction of improved technology and systems into everything we do,” Mr Kenna added.
“This is the only way we will be able to continue to meet the needs of our clients now and into the future.”
Mr Robertson noted that clients expect much more than just the provision of high quality legal services these days.
“Our focus is on providing solutions for our clients and providing extra value through technology, innovation and access to our strong national and international connections,” he said.
“Colman’s appointment is part of the evolution of Holding Redlich, helping position the firm to meet the challenges of the future.
“He brings to the role a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to improve every aspect of the firm – this is an exciting time for Holding Redlich.”
The firm’s renewed focus on innovation via technology is intended to facilitate more effective communication and information exchange with clients, Mr Kenna said, and will include the development of bespoke solutions such as client portals, data rooms and electronic communication channels.
This re-orientation will not, he conceded, be a simple task.
“This will be difficult and challenging, we know that,” Mr Kenna said.
“But the key thing is that there’s a great willingness and eagerness within our firm to innovate, which is pretty exciting.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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