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Hall & Wilcox adds partner from Baker McKenzie
National law firm Hall & Wilcox has moved to expand its finance capabilities by appointing a partner from global practice Baker McKenzie.
Jerome Doraisamy
David Cooper (pictured) has joined Hall & Wilcox, having come over from Bakers. He will serve in the firm’s Sydney office.
He has also previously been the deputy general counsel for Japanese bank MUFG, as well as a senior associate at Maddocks.
He advises, Hall & Wilcox said in a statement, project sponsors and lenders, private equity houses and real estate developers on project finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate working capital, property and asset financing transactions, as well as complex, multi-jurisdictional and cross-border financing transactions, and acts for a mix of domestic and offshore clients.
Speaking about the newest partner recruit, firm managing partner Tony Macvean said that Mr Cooper will lead the firm’s Sydney finance practice and play a leading role in the national banking and finance practice, as well as being a key member of the firm’s broader projects, renewables and energy practices.
“Hiring David is a real coup, and we are thrilled that he is joining us,” Mr Macvean said.
“David adds strength and capability to our NSW finance, broader commercial practice, and our national banking and finance and projects practices.
“He is a good person who is aligned [with] our cultural values.
“He is attracted to the opportunity with us to grow and compete with the major finance and projects firms. He also appreciates how we collaborate and put clients and people first.”
Mr Cooper added: “I am excited about joining a firm that values client service excellence and innovation equally alongside its care for its people and culture.
“I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic team of lawyers across the firm and helping to lead the continued growth of the firm in finance and projects.”
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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