Global firm promotes 27 senior lawyers across Australian offices

Norton Rose Fulbright has promoted 27 senior lawyers in Australia, six of whom will be elevated to special counsel and 21 into senior associate.

Naomi Neilson • 01 July 2021 • Big Law

Global firm promotes 27 senior lawyers across Australian offices

The Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) promotions have been made across the firm’s Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney offices and are made up of 57 per cent of female appointments.

You’re out of free articles for this month

Username or Email

Password Forgot password?

Keep me signed in on this device.

First Name

Last Name

Mobile

Organisation Type

By becoming a member, I agree to receive information and promotional messages from Lawyers Weekly. I can opt out of these communications at any time. For more information, please visit our Privacy Statement.

Need help signing up? Visit the Help Centre.

Chief executive partner in Australia, Alison Deitz, commented: “Congratulations to this talented group of newly promoted senior lawyers, representing eight practice areas and four of our offices in Australia. Their exceptional client services and contributions to the success of our business are valued by clients and partners.”

The promotions are:

Corporate, M&A and securities:

Senior associate Ellen Whittred (Brisbane)
Senior associate Melody Zhou (Sydney, New Zealand qualified)

Environment and planning:

VIEW ALL

Senior associate Linda Choi (Melbourne)
Senior associate Krista MacPherson (Sydney)
Senior associate Evan Leong (Brisbane)
Senior associate Daniel Tweedale (Brisbane)

Financial restructuring and insolvency:

Special counsel Olivia Newman (Sydney)
Senior associate Jon Whealing (Sydney)

Litigation and disputes:

Senior associate Philip Archer (Sydney)
Senior associate Andrew Berriman (Sydney)
Senior associate Kate Dwyer (Sydney)
Senior associate Guru Kugananthan (Melbourne)
Senior associate Andrew Pattinson (Sydney)
Senior associate Martin Rustam (Brisbane)
Senior associate Chrystie Siapkas (Melbourne)
Senior associate Isobel Taylor (Sydney)
Senior associate Cara Walsh (Sydney)
Special counsel Jessica Luppino (Sydney)
Special counsel Melissa Hanna (Perth)

Projects and construction

Senior associate Edwina Cheung (Melbourne)
Senior associate Priya Kahlon (Perth)
Senior associate Jason Kalliris (Sydney)

Real estate

Special counsel Sally-Ann Rowland (Sydney)
Special counsel Duncan Webber (Sydney)
Senior associate Jacinta Magazzu (Melbourne)

Knowledge

Special counsel Kylie Lightman (Melbourne)

Risk and compliance

Senior associate Sachith Nilaweera (Melbourne)

Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly.

You can email Naomi at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You need to be a member to post comments. Become a member for free today!

Lawyers Weekly - legal news for Australian lawyers

SECTIONS

MORE

Global firm promotes 27 senior lawyers across Australian offices

Naomi Neilson

OUR PLATFORMS AND BRANDS

EVENTS AND SUMMITS

PODCASTS

LEARNING AND EDUCATION

MOMENTUM MARKETS NETWORK

LINKS

STAY CONNECTED