Lander & Rogers has added two additional partners to its ranks – one to its national real estate and projects team in Brisbane and one who will lead the firm’s digital economy practice.

Formerly a partner in Gadens property and construction group, Natasha Hood joins the Lander & Rogers real estate practice. With over two decades of experience advising clients in large commercial and retail capital transactions and leasing transactions, her appointment will strengthen the firm’s offering across real estate, construction and environment and planning disciplines nationally.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Lander & Rogers and look forward to working with an energetic, talented and nimble team in Brisbane and contributing to the growth and success of the practice,” Hood said.

“There is a real energy in the market, which will be maintained for the foreseeable future with growth in real estate transactions and construction in the state and the upcoming Olympics.”

Additionally, digital economy partner Matthew McMillan has joined the firm’s corporate group in Sydney, where he will lead the Lander & Rogers digital economy practice, which advises clients on IT and telecommunications transactions, digital initiatives, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and cyber security.

McMillan joins from McCullough Robertson and has more than 20 years of experience in guiding financial institutions, public sector clients and blue-chip corporates through large-scale outsourcing and managed services initiatives, procurement and implementation of complex technology solutions (including as-a-service offerings), integration of new systems, and bringing new technologies to market.

His move to Lander & Rogers comes in response to growing demand for technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) legal services as clients adapt to and invest in technology at pace.

“With rapid advances in technology, including the rise of generative AI, organisations looking to harness the competitive advantages that technology offers need to proactively manage the ever-growing data privacy, security, regulatory and reputational risks,” McMillan said.

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“Clients are increasingly seeking specialised guidance and assistance in developing carefully considered strategies for embedding new technologies in an ethical and sustainable way. This is key to engendering and preserving customer trust in the digital age.”

This news comes after the firm promoted 44, including seven partners, in June, as well as the addition of an environment and planning partner in mid-March and its hiring of a finance partner from BigLaw rival Hamilton Locke in late March.

Partner and national practice group leader of real estate and projects John Wells welcomed Hood to the Lander & Rogers national team.

“We are delighted to welcome Natasha to the group, and she will be a real asset to our team and clients. Natasha joins our thriving practice in Brisbane at an exciting time for the real estate and construction industry in Queensland, and her appointment will enable us to expand the breadth and depth of real estate, property and construction advice to clients, that is so crucial to the success of projects and transactions in this space,” he said.

“With a proven record acting on some of the state’s largest commercial transactions, Natasha’s appointment is a strategic addition to strengthen our existing capabilities in this space and geography.”

Additionally, national corporate practice group leader Jackie Solakovski welcomed McMillan, noting his extensive experience and strong networks will be an invaluable addition to the firm in an era of rapid digitalisation.

“Matt is widely recognised for his skill in navigating large and complex matters relating to tech and data,” she said.

“His specialist knowledge and commercial acumen will complement our corporate advisory offering, strengthen our existing capabilities and enable us to meet growing client demand.”

Lauren Croft

Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.