Spruson & Ferguson appoints 2 new Australian principals
International IP firm Spruson & Ferguson has promoted six lawyers to more senior positions in Australia, including two new principals.

Spruson & Ferguson has promoted Rory Anderson (engineering/ICT, Melbourne) and Scott Philp (engineering/ICT, Sydney) to principal, while Dr Anna Goldys (chemical/life sciences, Sydney), David Mueller-Wiesner (engineering/ICT, Sydney) and Rhiannan Solomon (trademarks, Brisbane) were promoted to senior associate and Faran Ward (engineering/ICT, Brisbane) was elevated to associate.
Reflecting on the promotions, firm managing director of Asia Kristian Robinson said: “The promotions recognise these individuals as having shown commitment and diligence in their roles and have subsequently reached significant milestones in their careers.”
Australian managing director Russell Davies added that the promotions recognise the “consistent delivery of excellent work and commitment” of the firm’s practitioners.
“We value their substantial contribution to the firm and their team through strong practice management, business development, mentoring, training and technical excellence,” he said.

Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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