Keypoint welcomes new consulting principal in Brisbane

Emerging BigLaw player Keypoint Law has appointed another new consulting principal, who specialises in film, television and digital games.

user iconJerome Doraisamy 24 February 2023 Big Law
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Kate Hynes (pictured) offers, the firm said in a statement, “a wealth of sector knowledge and experience in media and entertainment to the firm, further bolstering Keypoint’s Brisbane-based operations and national service offering across 25 areas”.

She previously served as the head of legal and business affairs and was the group company secretary at award-winning film and television production company Hoodlum, as well as the chief legal officer at video game company Halfbrick Studios.

She has also worked at Kelly Hazell Quill and Norton Rose Fulbright and is currently the deputy chair of Trade and Investment Queensland.

Speaking about her appointment, Keypoint chief executive Warren Kalinko said: “Kate’s joining is a very exciting development for Keypoint.

“Her wealth of experience and years of involvement in the Australian, and global, media and entertainment industry is incredibly valuable, and we are delighted to have this added expertise to share with our clients.”

Ms Hynes: “I’ve watched the exceptional growth of Keypoint Law over a number of years, and I am very excited to now be a part of its bright future.”

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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