Lexia Wilson and Tim O’Callaghan, partners in Piper Alderman’s national Real Estate and Intellectual Property teams respectively have been named Deputy Managing Partners to support Tony Britten-Jones, Managing Partner to grow the business and attract new talent to the firm.
Managing Partner, Tony Britten-Jones commented "I am delighted to announce Lexia’s and Tim’s appointment as Deputy Managing Partners which is richly deserved and recognised as such by clients and colleagues. We are committed to providing top quality services to our clients and both Lexia and Tim have made a significant and valued contribution to the management of the business”.
In addition to the newly created roles of Deputy Managing Partners, Piper Alderman is pleased to announce additional senior appointments and promotions:
Senior Leadership
- Tim Clark – Head of Melbourne Office and Intellectual Property Partner
- Tim Lange – National Head of Employment Relations
- Simon Morris – National Head of Dispute Resolution
Special Counsel
- Maria Capati, Corporate
- Valerie Blacker, Dispute Resolution
- Mario Esera, Dispute Resolution
- Lillian Rizio, Dispute Resolution
- Mark Askin, Real Estate
Senior Associates and Associates
- Chris Paton, Dispute Resolution
- Sabrina Chan, Intellectual Property
- Leonora Tyers, Intellectual Property
- Amrita Kumar, Employment Relations
Since 1 October 2015, Piper Alderman has appointed 10 new Partners, 7 new Special Counsel and 6 new Senior Associates.
Managing Partner, Tony Britten-Jones, said “These promotions reflect the maturing and development of Piper Alderman across its offices. The promotion of our lawyers is a direct result of their technical excellence, superior client service as well as strong team and personal performance”.
"The number of senior appointments we have made over the course of the year reflects the areas where we believe real opportunities lie. These opportunities are driving our growth and development”.
New Partner Appointments (since 1 October 2015)
- Mark Williamson, Corporate
- Sina Kassra, Corporate
- Lucy Gauvin, Corporate
- Sarah Clarke, Corporate
- Donna Benge, Corporate
- Rod Jones, Corporate
- Shannon Adams, Corporate
- Thomas Russell, Dispute Resolution
- Florian Ammer, Dispute Resolution
- Stephen Hughes, Employment
