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DLA Piper adds renewables partner from PwC
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a projects and infrastructure partner from big four accounting firm PwC, who will be based in its Melbourne office.
Jerome Doraisamy
Luke Westmore (pictured) has joined DLA Piper, having come over from PwC Legal. Prior to this, he served at K&L Gates.
The news follows the firm’s promotion of 10 lawyers to more senior roles in early July, naming of two new partners in Australia in late April, addition of a projects partner from Holding Redlich in mid-June, and its hire of a new Asia-Pacific head of restructuring in mid-May.
DLA Piper Australia managing partner Amber Matthews said: “Luke brings critical experience in energy and renewables, where we see significant opportunity ahead to support both global and Australian companies as they work towards net zero.
“The investment required by government and companies in renewable energy infrastructure over the next decade and beyond is immense. Luke is a true expert and trusted adviser to clients in this sector.
“Luke’s deep sector experience in renewable energy strongly aligns with our focus on advising clients in the energy transition and across all aspects of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) spectrum, which will only grow in importance.”
Mr Westmore added: “The firm offered a clear strategy on their path forward in the Australian market, which focused on their sector strengths and commitment to ESG, which aligned with my outlook and values.”
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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