Effective 1 July, KWM has appointed nine new partners across its Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore offices.

The promotions cover the firm’s dispute resolution, energy, resources and infrastructure, merger and acquisition, and banking and finance practice areas and, according to the firm, bring a diverse mix of private practice, in-house and commercial experience across multiple jurisdictions from varied backgrounds.

The new partners at the firm are Eleanor Atkins (Sydney), Jennifer Bell (Melbourne), Gilles Cardonnel (Sydney), Daryl Cox (Melbourne/Singapore), Quintin du Plessis (Sydney), Mikkeli Godfree (Melbourne), Amy Maguire (Sydney), Chloe Moore (Melbourne) and Josh Thorneycroft (Sydney).

This comes after BigLaw firm Hall & Wilcox promoted a record 60 staff on Wednesday (19 June), the promotion of 24 at Piper Alderman, the elevation of 11, including three partners, at Colin Biggers & Paisley, 44 promotions at Lander & Rogers, including seven to the partnership, the appointment of nine new partners at MinterEllison and four new partners across three offices at Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

This news also follows the appointment of industrial relations and employment law partner Cilla Robinson from BigLaw rival Clayton Utz earlier this year. Many of the new KWM partners specialise in practices and sectors that align with the firm’s key growth areas and follow increased client demand across Asia, according to Australia chief executive partner Renae Lattey.

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“As the leading law firm in Asia, it is important that we continue to grow our capability in areas with strong market potential so we can support our clients where they need us the most – now and into the future,” she said.

“Our nine new partners have demonstrated strong leadership qualities, and I look forward to seeing them play an active role in progressing the firm’s strategy, reinforcing our culture and deepening their relationships with our clients.”