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‘An inestimable leader’: HWL Ebsworth managing partner dies at 64
Longstanding managing partner of HWL Ebsworth, Juan Martinez, passed away suddenly on Monday night, with the firm confirming the news today (Tuesday, 19 March).
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Martinez, who took over as managing director almost four decades ago, has died at 64 from a “medical issue”.
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“Juan was an inestimable leader of our firm and a giant of the Australian legal profession,” the firm said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with Juan’s family, friends, and colleagues as they process this devastating news.”
Ross Williams, chair of HWL, will assume the role of managing partner.
Williams will work alongside chief operating officer Kris Hopkins and chief strategy officer Russell Mailler “to ensure that the firm continues to meet the needs of its clients and to support the firm’s team members during this difficult time”.
In a February 2021 interview with Lawyers Weekly, Martinez said he and the firm strive to offer “outstanding legal services in all areas of law of interest to our clients”.
Referring to a number of partner exits, Martinez went on to say the firm offered its partners and staff “an opportunity to reach their potential in an environment that remunerates and promotes based on merit”.
More to come.
