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Keypoint promotes 2 to consulting principal

National law firm Keypoint Law has elevated two of its special counsel to consulting principal – the first time that the firm has promoted internally as such.

user iconJerome Doraisamy • 28 June 2021 • SME Law
Adam Gascoigne-Cohen and Dean Tolkin
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The newest consulting principals for the firm are Adam Gascoigne-Cohen and Dean Tolkin (both pictured), who work in the workplace and estate planning and commercial litigation groups, respectively.

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Mr Gascoigne-Cohen has been with Keypoint since 2014, working on complex trust, superannuation, estate planning, probate and administration issues for high-net worth clients, as well as working “extensively” with the commercial litigation team. Mr Tolkin has been with the firm since 2015, and “has been instrumental in servicing, retaining, and attracting to the firm, a roster of blue-chip clients” in workplace law.

The promotions mark the first time, in the firm’s seven-year history, that it is has elevated lawyers internally to the position of principal, having previously appointed principals via lateral hires.

In a statement, Keypoint said that both lawyers “stand out for their legal skill, dedication, and superb client manner”.

Speaking about the two new consulting principals, Keypoint chief executive Warren Kalinko said: “What is particularly encouraging about both these promotions, is that they demonstrate the development of our home-grown talent.

“When the firm was originally formed, it was envisaged purely as a firm for senior lawyers. It is gratifying to see how Keypoint has evolved, innovated, and most importantly, found a way to ensure that rising stars within its ranks can find a route to Consulting Principal through talent, hard work and a mastery of their areas.

“Both Dean and Adam exemplify these traits. We are delighted with these appointments and congratulate Adam and Dean on their tremendous achievements.”  

Jerome Doraisamy

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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