The five lawyers promoted are located in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne
International law firm HFW has promoted five lawyers in Australia to senior associates, effective April 1.
The promotions are part of a global advancement round, with 14 lawyers moving into senior associate roles across the firm’s offices in the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Managing partner Jeremy Shebson and senior partner Giles Kavanagh congratulated the newly promoted lawyers, emphasising the firm’s commitment to talent development. In a joint statement, they noted that HFW takes pride in fostering talent and celebrating excellence, adding that it is always rewarding to see lawyers progress in their careers within the firm.
Among the five lawyers promoted in Australia, Charlie Gribble, based in Perth, specialises in complex commercial litigation with a focus on corporate governance and competition law. He has represented clients before the Federal Court, the High Court of Australia, and various state courts.
Also in Perth, Ryan Craft advises principals, contractors, and engineering consultants on contract negotiation, drafting, and administration for construction and infrastructure projects. He has significant experience in resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
In Sydney, Sheree Luo works in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on employment and workplace relations matters. She has extensive experience handling workplace investigations, discrimination cases, performance management, and restructuring issues. Luo has also represented clients before the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals.
Stephanie Park, based in Melbourne, has experience managing high-value disputes before the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia. She acts for liquidators, administrators, and receivers in insolvency and restructuring matters and also handles disputes related to financial services, insurance claims, and class actions.
In Sydney, Thomas Lawler specialises in insurance and reinsurance, as well as matters related to energy, mining, and construction. With over a decade of prior experience in the engineering and construction sectors, he has served as in-house counsel for a contractor on Australia’s first renewable energy zone project. He is currently involved in complex trade credit proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia and the UK High Court.
