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JWS adds partner from Jones Day
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed a partner from global player Jones Day, who is set to strengthen the firm’s disputes, arbitration, and insolvency ranks.
Jerome Doraisamy
Lucas Wilk (pictured) has joined JWS, bringing with him more than two decades of experience representing clients in large litigation and arbitration, with a focus on the energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors, as well as extensive experience in complex insolvency matters.
The news follows the firm’s promotion of five to partner in late June, its hiring of a taxation special counsel in mid-June, its promotion of 18 lawyers to more senior roles in early June, its appointment of a law professor as a consultant in May, and its addition of a real estate special counsel from Corrs in March.
Speaking about the firm’s newest partner, JWS managing partner Jeremy Davis said: “Lucas is a recognised leader for litigation, arbitration and insolvency work, and it is great to have a lawyer with his high profile join our team.”
“We have seen a significant uptick in disputes and insolvency work, and Lucas will deepen the strength of our team,” he said.
Mr Wilk added: “JWS has built a strong reputation in the market for disputes and insolvency representation.”
“I am delighted to join a team with such high calibre lawyers and clients.”
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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