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Meridian Lawyers promotes 5 to senior positions
Meridian Lawyers has announced its latest round of internal promotions, with this round of promotions effective as of 1 July 2022.
Simon Levett
Meridian Lawyers provides legal advice in insurance law, health law, corporate and commercial law, workplace relations and safety, and commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Its staff amount to more than 140, with 23 principals in offices located in Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Senior health law practitioner Joanne Hayes (Sydney) has been appointed to the position of principal.
Ms Hayes has an exemplary track record in medical and allied health care practitioners’ civil claims, inquests and disciplinary investigations.
Managing director Paul Baker commented: “I am thrilled to announce Joanne’s promotion to principal. She is an outstanding lawyer, with exceptional technical and leadership skills. With a stellar track record, and the confidence of her clients, Joanne has played an integral role in the continuing success of the firm’s health law practice. This is the second promotion for Joanne since she joined the firm in 2017 and I am delighted to announce her recent promotion to principal.”
Meridian has also promoted Timothy Brown (Melbourne) to special counsel, Kristina Fox (Brisbane) and Jennifer Balech (Sydney) to senior associate, and Alexander Hughes (Sydney) to associate.
Mr Baker said: “I am immensely proud of the achievements each of these outstanding individuals has made in their respective practice areas. They have each demonstrated their ongoing commitment to our clients and our firm, and I am delighted to be able to reward their legal and business acumen.
“On a personal note, it is very pleasing to see our people develop their skills and confidence. It is equally pleasing to be able to recognise and reward the high calibre talent we have in our business. Meridian is committed to growing and nurturing our team of dedicated insurance and health law, and corporate and commercial lawyers and I congratulate Joanne, Timothy, Kristina, Jennifer and Alexander on their achievements.”
