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Gilchrist Connell adds senior associate from Moray & Agnew
National law firm Gilchrist Connell has appointed a senior lawyer from BigLaw rival Moray & Agnew, who will sit in the firm’s national professional indemnity and D&O team.
Jerome Doraisamy
Nicole Batista (pictured) has joined Gilchrist Connell and will be based in the firm’s Sydney office.
She is qualified in both Australia and South Africa, routinely acts as defence counsel in claims against professionals, directors and officers and financial institutions and has advised insurers in relation to numerous class actions and regulatory proceedings in the financial sector, the firm added.
The news follows Gilchrist Connell’s recent promotion of 11 lawyers to more senior roles, including one to special counsel, six to senior associate, and four to associate, at the start of the year.
Speaking about the hire, Gilchrist Connell principal Celia Wright said: “Nicole is a key addition to the team.
“She brings a wealth of experience and is held in high regard by clients, brokers, and colleagues. Nicole’s arrival reinforces our commitment to provide clients with top-tier legal services, especially in areas of high demand like D&O, and reflects our continued growth in this area.
“We are very pleased to have Nicole on board at this exciting time.”
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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