The new team is based in the firm’s Sydney and Newcastle offices and comprises three special counsel – Nathan Kennedy, Joe Mancuso and Tanya Smart, and ten senior associates – Nikki Akhurst-Rasa, Melinda Andrew, Barbara Casado, Michael Dent, Kirrilee Kennedy, Amber Mahoney, Carl Newton, Jenny Nichols, Vanessa Porter and Melissa Zen. There are also eight lawyers and 16 paralegals, law clerks, administrative and support staff.

Tony Macvean, Hall & Wilcox Managing Partner, commented: ‘We are excited about the new team members joining us. The Hall & Wilcox insurance team is now one of the largest in Australia and is positioned to provide a compelling national service offering to a wide range of clients in the insurance sector.’

Sources: Lawyers Weekly; Hall & Wilcox