Three new principals join Macpherson Kelley's ranks

Macpherson Kelley has welcomed three new principal lawyers to its ranks in Suzy Cairney, John Kehoe and Kim O'Reilly.

Cairney commences with the Brisbane office, Kehoe in Melbourne and O’Reilly in Sydney. Cairney and Kehoe both join the construction, infrastructure, and energy practice, while O’Reilly practises with the commercial team.

“The addition of John and Suzy is a significant expansion of our geographical and technical capability in projects, in infrastructure, and particularly in energy and renewables. These are all very important sectors for our clients and the broader Australian economy over the years to come and we are excited to strengthen our position in those emerging markets”, national managing principal lawyer Grant Guenther said.

Cairney has a background in matters involving public and private civil infrastructure, energy, sustainability projects, and ports. She has worked on several high-profile and complex projects.

Kehoe is a seasoned construction and major projects lawyer with experience gleaned across multiple jurisdictions. He focuses on infrastructure projects, building developments, and renewable energy; he has spearheaded major renewable energy projects, advising on engineering, procurement, and construction agreements.

O'Reilly has advised financial institutions, investment banks, and large-scale corporations. She is an expert in corporate and commercial law, particularly in matters such as business structuring, M&A (both public and private), joint ventures, and IPOs.

She has worked across the financial services, biotech, energy and resources, and transport technology sectors.

"[Kim’s] genuine skills in M&A and the ECM space, combined with her strong client relationships, will be invaluable as we continue to bolster our capabilities in assisting corporates through their growth phases and expanding capital requirements," Macpherson Kelley said.