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Macpherson Kelley is very pleased to announce its biggest promotion round ever, with 15 lawyers promoted for 2020, including two to Principal.

Chief Executive Steve Parker said the promotions reflected the depth of talent at Macpherson Kelley and the commitment of the firm’s lawyers to delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

“It’s a pleasure to be able to recognise the outstanding work being done by our lawyers, especially during these unusual times as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

Along with two new Principals, Macpherson Kelley has promoted two lawyers to Special Counsel, four to Senior Associate and seven to Associate.

The promotions are:

principal

Louisa Dicker – Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Victoria

John-Anthony Hodgens – Employment, Safety and Migration, Queensland

special counsel

James McLaughlin – Commercial, Victoria

Scott Fitzgibbon – Commercial, Victoria

senior associate

Barney Adams – Employment, Safety and Migration, Victoria

Hannah Fraenkel – Commercial, Victoria

Talia Smith – Litigation and Dispute Resolution, New South Wales

James Macdonald – Litigation and Dispute Resolution, New South Wales

associate

Annabelle Uebergang – Employment, Safety and Migration, Victoria

Cinzia Pietrolungo – Employment, Safety and Migration, Victoria

Stella Gehrckens – Employment, Safety and Migration, Victoria

Alex Doddridge – Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Victoria

Nicola Skeggs – Employment, Safety and Migration, Queensland

Candice Etherton – Commercial, Queensland

Christine Huynh – Private Clients, New South Wales