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Sparke Helmore names 2 new managing partners
Sparke Helmore has appointed new local managing partners to lead two of its offices across the country, in a move the firm said will bolster growth.
Lauren Croft
Effective as of this month, Emma Gruschka has been appointed local managing partner (LMP) of the Sparke Helmore Newcastle office, and Matthew Hawker has been appointed LMP of the Sparke Helmore Brisbane office.
She is a young partner, the firm said, having been promoted to the partnership in 2021.
Mr Hawker will lead the Brisbane office through its next stage of growth and first joined the partnership in 2017. He also leads Sparke Helmore’s national government administrative law service line and advises on and represents Commonwealth agencies, licensees and insurers in merits review and judicial review matters.
“A huge thank you to partners Alan McKelvey (Newcastle) and John Toigo (Brisbane) for their contribution and leadership during their time as LMPs,” the firm said in a statement.
“They have always put the culture of their respective offices and the health and wellbeing of staff first, particularly through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.”
This follows similar news from Allen & Overy, which named a new managing partner for its Perth office last week.
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
