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Dentons adds trio from Holding Redlich for employment and safety practice
Global law firm Dentons has moved to bolster the ranks of its employment and safety practice with the appointment of a partner and two special counsel from BigLaw rival Holding Redlich.
Jerome Doraisamy
Following its nabbing of two partners and a team of nine from global practice Kennedys in March of this year for its employment and safety practice, Dentons has continued to swell that team’s ranks, this time hiring a partner and two special counsel.
The trio – partner Jackie Hamilton and special counsel Lara Hues and Christie Toy – all come across from Holding Redlich.
Between them, Dentons detailed in a statement, the trio has “vast experience in public sector employment law, spanning some 50 years”.
Prior to her stint at Holding Redlich, Hamilton served at Crown Law Queensland for 20 years, including a decade as Assistant Crown Solicitor.
The news follows the firm’s appointment of a new global chief executive in late July, as well as its addition of two new partners and promotion of another 17 professionals earlier that month.
Speaking about the appointments, Dentons Australia employment and safety practice leader and partner Nick Linke said: “We are eager to welcome Jackie, Lara and Christie.”
“Onboarding Jackie, Lara, and Christie further solidifies our commitment to client service in this progressively complex field of law. Their expertise boosts our bench strength and is a proactive stride towards pre-empting and addressing our clients’ growing needs.”
Hamilton said: “In light of the recent extensive employment reforms, it is crucial to be part of a dynamic team that supports and encourages a forward-thinking perspective to the increasing complexities of employment law.
“It’s also paramount that clients not only stay compliant but also stay one step ahead, so Dentons’ reputation for in-depth expertise, innovative tactics and proactive client service aligns perfectly with our approach.”
Hamilton and Toy commenced at Dentons yesterday (Tuesday, 1 October), and Hues will start on 7 October.
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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