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BlackBay Lawyers adds 4, including 2 partners
Sydney-based firm BlackBay Lawyers has appointed two new partners, a special counsel, and an associate, as it continues its mission to be the leading litigation and commercial boutique across the country.
Jerome Doraisamy
BlackBay Lawyers has appointed Greg Leather, founding partner of Barringer Leather Lawyers, and Justin Carroll, of Carroll & Associates, as its newest partners.
Speaking about his new role, Mr Leather said: “I’m excited to join BlackBay Lawyers and be part of its dynamic growth. The firm’s innovative approach to litigation and commitment to excellence align perfectly with my ethos.”
Mr Caroll noted: “BlackBay is a young and dynamic firm with a no-nonsense approach to litigation. Its commitment to working with the commercial realities that clients face and to ensuring client outcomes align perfectly with my own approach to the practice of law.”
Elsewhere, Gosia Klus of Barringer Leather Lawyers is joining the firm as a special counsel, bringing an established background in commercial litigation, corporate insolvency and commercial transaction, the firm noted.
“I’m thrilled to bring my legal prowess to a dynamic team that shares my dedication to excellence and client success,” she said.
“Here’s to embracing challenges and fostering the growth of our clients and our firm.”
And finally, Julie Mehrdawi joins as an associate from BigLaw firm HWL Ebsworth, whose corporate law experience “further solidifies BlackBay Lawyers’ foothold in successful litigation”, the firm said.
BlackBay founder Victoria-Jane Otavski proclaimed: “Our recent team expansions signify a crucial juncture in our growth phase.”
“Greg, Justin, Gosia, and Julie each possess unique talents and proficiency that perfectly align with our vision, further progressing our journey in becoming the premier litigation firm in Australia.”
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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