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Hall & Wilcox adds government and real estate partner

National law firm Hall & Wilcox has bolstered its state and national government and real estate practices with the hire of a partner, and her team, from K&L Gates.

user iconJerome Doraisamy 21 February 2022 Big Law
Jennifer Degotardi
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Jennifer Degotardi (pictured) has joined Hall & Wilcox, strengthening the firm’s investment in its government and real estate practices, both nationally and in NSW.

She has brought her team with her to the firm, including special counsel Michelle Summerville, senior associate Stephanie Francis, lawyer Victoria Cai and senior leasing paralegal Kathy Quin.

Speaking about the appointment, Hall & Wilcox managing partner Tony Macvean said that Ms Degotardi’s experience makes her a great fit for the firm.

“Jennifer is an excellent lawyer with outstanding experience. She will work closely with Kitty Vo, John Gray and others to further strengthen our relationship with the NSW government. She will also play a key role in the continued growth of our broader national real estate and public sector practices,” he said.

“Jennifer is a fantastic person and we think will be a great fit. We are excited about the continued growth of our firm in Sydney and NSW, and the enhancement of our public sector capability.”

Ms Degotardi added: “I am delighted to be joining the talented team at Hall & Wilcox. The firm’s focus on growing its NSW government relationship, its drive to continuously innovate, and its clear vision for the future is an exciting combination.”

Jerome Doraisamy

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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