Insurance law firm Moray & Agnew has welcomed three experienced partners and lawyers to the Perth office, with two joining the firm's insurance practice and one leading its local government practice.
Stephen Williams is one of the two professionals who will join the firm's insurance practice. His practice covers a wide range of insurance matters and acts almost exclusively for defendants (insurers and employers), principally in the workers' compensation and public liability areas. He also has an asbestos litigation practice and is currently advising on silicosis claims arising from the artificial stone industry.
Commenting on the appointment, Williams said: “We were looking for a firm that would be the right fit for our clients, our team, and ultimately for us here in Western Australia, so we are pleased to be joining such an established firm as Moray & Agnew.”
Vidal Hockless, another professional who will join the insurance practice, has held senior roles in Kott Gunning's insurance and safety & employment teams. He currently practices in workers' compensation, casualty/liability, and workplace health and safety areas – with clients including insurers, brokers, overseas underwriters, local authorities, public and private companies, and local businesses.
Anne Wood, who will lead Moray & Agnew's local government practice, acts on local government matters and provides advice and representation related to statutory interpretation, building and construction, occupational health and safety, planning and development, litigation, and administrative law.
She routinely appears in court concerning Building Act 2011 (WA) and Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA) prosecutions and appeals and acts for government agencies regarding governance and procedural fairness matters and freedom of information matters.
Phil Keays, managing partner of Moray & Agnew Perth's office, commented that the new hires' skillsets and capabilities complement what the firm does and add to its local government expertise and extra strength and depth to how it looks after its clients.
“It is an exciting time to bring such senior and respected practitioners into the partnership and ultimately good for all of our clients and our teams,” Keays added.
It is not unusual for Moray & Agnew to have an appointment spree. In late November, it announced 16 senior appointments, including new partners, special counsels, and senior associates, to further enhance the capabilities and expertise that the law firm offers to its Australian and international clients in the public and private sectors.
