Sparke Helmore Lawyers has elevated five lawyers to partner status and advanced 32 individuals to special counsel and senior associate roles across its Australian offices.
Aimee Dash (pictured, left), based in Perth, joins the partnership within the commercial insurance practice. Her expertise includes liability and workplace health and safety (WHS), where she advises clients on personal injury, medical malpractice, property damage, and aviation disputes. She also provides counsel on WHS incident investigations and prosecutions.
Nell McGill (pictured, right), from Newcastle, has been promoted within the corporate and commercial practice. With over 20 years of experience, she specialises in commercial litigation, focusing on personal and corporate insolvency. She advises insolvency practitioners, as well as directors, shareholders, and stakeholders in various disputes.
Carly Roberts, also from Newcastle, has been elevated in the projects and government commercial practice. She assists clients in all phases of project development, including structuring, tendering, procurement, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Her clients include government agencies, energy and resources firms, property developers, and major contractors.
Jon Tyne, based in Sydney, has been promoted within the commercial insurance practice. He is experienced in complex financial lines matters and reinsurance disputes, representing national and international insurers and reinsurers. He provides advice on coverage issues and specialty risks, including professional indemnity, directors and officers, and cyber.
Calvin Tay, from the Melbourne property practice, also joins the partnership. He advises corporations, developers, and property funds on a range of property and development issues, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and joint ventures.
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“I’m proud to see the appointment of Aimee, Nell, Carly, Jon, and Calvin to our growing partnership,” said Andrew White, national managing partner at Sparks Helmore. “They are all exceptionally talented lawyers, recognised as leaders in their respective areas of law. Their promotion is a testament to the hard work they have put in to reach this career milestone and to the wealth of talent within our firm.”
Additionally, Sparke Helmore has welcomed seven new lateral partners:
“I am excited that seven lateral partners have recently joined us, allowing us to expand and enhance our services. We place a great deal of importance on cultural fit when we look to bring talent into the firm. Kylie Wilson, Scott Puxty, Marie-Clare Elder, Sheldon Garcia, Simon Lewis, Alice Chen, and Janette McLennan bring outstanding qualities that not only strengthen our firm but also align with our values,” White said.
The firm also announced the promotion of 17 individuals to special counsel and 15 to senior associate.
