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Bakers appoints 2 partners from NRF
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed two partners from BigLaw rival Norton Rose Fulbright for its Sydney-based construction, projects and energy practice.
Jerome Doraisamy
Earlier this morning (26 June), the Financial Review reported that NRF partners Emanuel Confos and Harriet Oldmeadow are joining Bakers, in the firm’s construction, projects and energy practice.
In a statement to Lawyers Weekly, a firm spokesperson for Baker McKenzie confirmed that the pair are joining the global player.
“We are excited to welcome two experienced major energy and infrastructure projects partners to our firm and further enhance our offering across these fast-growing sectors,” the spokesperson noted.
“These appointments mark the next phase in the firm’s Australian strategy — adding depth and talent to our existing team in targeted industries and sectors of increasing demand and client need.”
The pair will be based in Baker McKenzie’s Sydney office.
A spokesperson for NRF noted: “We will shortly be welcoming new additions to our national projects and construction team in Sydney, including a respected senior partner. This follows the addition of Perth-based partner Ben Bradstreet in March this year.”
The news follows Bakers’ appointment of Sydney-based partner Anne-Marie Allgrove as its new Australian managing partner in December of last year (she will start in her new role next week), its appointment of a new partner in February, and its focus on Brisbane as a growth area, as reported by Lawyers Weekly in March.
The news also follows BigLaw firm Ashurst’s appointment of two corporate and M&A partners from Gilbert + Tobin last week.
In early February, Lawyers Weekly explored the trend of poaching teams and senior partners, which was “all the rage” in late 2022 and early 2023 as firms geared up for a potential national recession.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Norton Rose Fulbright.
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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