Rasmussen has joined from HWL Ebsworth, and she works on financial lines insurance, regulatory, and commercial litigation matters. Kinna most recently served at Colin Biggers & Paisley and practises in public liability and property damage claims. Dobson has come across from Dominion Legal and joins Gilchrist Connell’s national health team. And Nehme last worked at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and she brings corporate and commercial advisory, regulatory and restructuring expertise.

Elsewhere, the firm has welcomed three new senior associates: Ashleigh Perriman, Bryce Stevens, and Josiah Lee.

Finally, it has also hired seven new associates: Shayma Sorefan, Katie Kyung, Hamish England, James Taylor, Adam Elbanna, and Lily Connell (who has rejoined the firm).

The recent appointments follow the firm’s promotion round in early July, its naming of two new principals in late June, its hiring of four new special counsel in early June, and its addition of three senior lawyers from BigLaw rival Colin Biggers & Paisley in mid-June.

Speaking about the new special counsel, Gilchrist Connell managing principal Richard Wood said: “We welcome Shonagh, Mary, Erica and Kristina to the firm.

“Their experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build capacity in areas most relevant to our clients.

“We’re confident that their contributions will further strengthen our capabilities, ensuring our clients receive the best possible service.”

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In addition to the firm’s July promotion round, it has promoted Debra Crossley, who works in the Perth office, to associate following her return from leave.