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Macpherson Kelley appoints 2 special counsel
Mid-tier firm Macpherson Kelley has hired two new special counsel, bolstering its Brisbane property and Victorian family law teams, respectively.
Jerome Doraisamy
Ben Webster has joined the firm’s property law team in Brisbane, bringing with him experience of working with clients that have included listed companies, banks, private property developers, property trusts, private corporations, partnerships, and individual investors.
“The breadth of Ben’s existing expertise will help us expand our current capabilities out of the Brisbane office, but it’s not the only reason we’re so pleased to have Ben join,” she said.
“Our Brisbane office holds an exceptionally high standard of client service, so when we heard about Ben’s passion for straight-talking advice and client service excellence — we knew we had the right fit.”
Elsewhere, Sheryl Barker is the newest special counsel in the firm’s Victoria-based family law team and is — the firm said — a “go-to adviser that cares deeply about resolving family law disputes in a calm and measured fashion”.
Principal Brendan Herbert said: “Sheryl is just another invaluable resource for clients seeking to resolve family law disputes in a manner that is both compassionate and outcome focussed.
“Sheryl has that unique ability to validate a client’s experience while simultaneously providing purpose-driven advice that deescalates what is often a stressful experience.”
The firm said it is “thrilled” to welcome both special counsel to its ranks.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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