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Company (Giles) adds Kennedys senior partner to its ranks
Prominent boutique reputational risk firm Company (Giles) has appointed a former senior partner from global law firm Kennedys, whom firm founder Rebekah Giles called “one of the best legal minds in this country”.
Jerome Doraisamy
Patrick George, who was a senior partner at Kennedys for 17 years and, before that, a partner at MinterEllison for 18 years, has joined Company (Giles).
Mr George joins as a principal and is, Company (Giles) noted, “a trusted adviser to some of Australia’s most high-profile individuals, including two former prime ministers, a range of global celebrities and business leaders”.
Speaking about the appointment, Ms Giles said: “It is a privilege to be reunited with my long-term mentor and collaborator.
“Patrick George is one of the best legal minds in this country. He is a leader of the profession — globally renowned for his technical excellence and strategic judgement.
“I am constantly inspired by his passion for the law and its evolution. I am delighted to commence our 20th year of practice together.”
Mr George added: “I very much look forward to working with Rebekah again.
“We each have our individual strengths as lawyers, and together we are a powerful and effective team. Rebekah has extraordinary energy and insight.
“She is tenacious for her clients and gives them the highest confidence representing them and has done so in some of the most difficult cases. Rebekah has established an excellent reputation as a lawyer and a role model.”
Mr George commenced with the firm on Friday, 31 March.
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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