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Construction partner leaves Bakers for Hall & Wilcox
BigLaw firm Hall & Wilcox has appointed a partner from global rival Baker McKenzie, who has brought an associate across with him.
Jerome Doraisamy
Alex Hartmann (pictured) has joined Hall & Wilcox, following more than 15 years as a partner at Baker McKenzie.
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Hartmann brings, Hall & Wilcox said in a statement, over three decades of experience in construction law, with expertise in all aspects of large construction and engineering project delivery, and he advises clients across diverse industry sectors, including universities, state-owned corporations, institutional property, utilities, hospitality, and healthcare.
Hartmann will be joined by associate Anh-tuan Nguyen, and the pair will be based in Sydney.
The news follows the firm’s promotion of 60 lawyers, including seven women to the partnership, in mid-June.
Speaking about the hire, Hall & Wilcox chief executive partner Graydon Dowd said: “Alex is internationally recognised as a leading construction lawyer. He brings a wealth of experience to our team, adding depth to our front-end construction capability, as well as further strengthening our back-end construction offering.”
“We have been strategically focused on growing our broader property, planning and construction capabilities nationally, and Alex’s appointment complements our existing team. Alex joining us will greatly assist Hall & Wilcox clients.”
Hartmann said: “I’m excited to join a dynamic and growing firm like Hall & Wilcox, with a strong commitment to delivering great client experience.”
“The firm’s priorities are aligned with my own practice, and our combined expertise and knowledge of the Australian construction sector allows us to help our clients navigate the complexities of construction law.”
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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