FAL Lawyers adds Clayton Utz special counsel as new partner
Canberra and Melbourne-based firm FAL Lawyers has appointed a new partner, who has come over from BigLaw firm Clayton Utz, where she served as a special counsel.
Natasha Smith (pictured) has joined FAL Lawyers as its newest partner, with the firm labelling her a “strong addition” to its partnership ranks.
She brings, the firm said in a statement, “a wealth of experience” combined with a commitment to providing insightful legal counsel, and will bolster the firm’s government practice, specifically in commercial and ICT projects.
FAL Lawyers Canberra managing partner Adrian Snooks said: “We are delighted to welcome Natasha Smith as our newest partner. Her extensive legal knowledge and unwavering commitment to developing strong relationships with clients align perfectly with the vision and values of FAL Lawyers.
“We are confident that Natasha will play a pivotal role in our firm’s continued success and expansion.”
This appointment represents a significant milestone in the growth of FAL Lawyers in Canberra, the firm added, noting that it is “excited to continue to expand [its] legal services to the Australian government”.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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