She left to join Quayside Chambers in 2017, and she has now returned to private practice with the BigLaw player.

She is set to support the firm’s growth with a Perth-based focus, the firm said in a statement, and across its core sectors, insurance, aviation, energy and marine, and projects and construction, as well as the firm’s global disputes, regulatory and investigation, and corporate and advisory practice groups.

The news follows the firm’s promotion of 20 lawyers, including five to the partnership, in Australia in late June, as well as the promotion of three Australian partners and five special counsel in April, and the firm’s naming of a new Australian managing partner in November last year.

Speaking about the appointment, Clyde & Co APAC board chair and Hong Kong-based partner Simon McConnell said: “We have very concrete plans for growth in the Australian market, and our key sectors play very well into the Australian economy, and the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.”

“With her deep experience and connections, Jenny’s appointment is a cornerstone of our growth plans for the Western Australian market, and beyond.”

Australian managing partner Rebecca Kelly said: “We’re so pleased to welcome Jenny back to Clyde & Co.”

“She has excellent connections in the market stemming from decades of both private practice and during her time at the Bar, which we are excited to leverage for the benefit of our clients.”

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Thornton said: “I am really looking forward to rejoining Clyde & Co. The firm in Australia has tremendous potential for further growth, and I am excited by Rebecca’s leadership.”