The firm also announced a massive round of promotions
Two have been added to the partnership ranks at Dentons.
Nathan Abbott joins the construction team in Melbourne. He brings considerable experience in construction and engineering law, having tackled major construction projects and significant construction disputes.
He has worked on consultancy agreements, building contracts, protection works disputes, contract administration advice, Security of Payment disputes, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Among his clients are property developers, contractors, major corporations, clubs and organisations.
Meanwhile Bianca Williamson, who is part of the recovery and restructuring team in Sydney, was elevated to partner. She joins a long list of lawyers elevated in the firm’s latest promotions cycle:
Managing associates
- Tom Reid, dispute resolution, Sydney
- Laura Johnson, real estate, Sydney
- Sarah Newman, recovery and restructuring, Adelaide
Special counsel
- Deanna Jenkins, real estate, Sydney
- Emma Haylock, real estate, Adelaide
Senior associates
- Abbi Beckwith, recovery and restructuring, Perth
- Clare Park, recovery and restructuring, Perth
- Gavin Cheang, recovery and restructuring, Adelaide
- Danielle Gilby, recovery and restructuring, Adelaide
- Stefanie Michieli, recovery and restructuring, Melbourne
- Chanel Murray-Baptista, dispute resolution, Sydney
- Brittany Graham, banking and finance, Brisbane
- Julia Leeds, employment and safety, Sydney
- Jen Chen, corporate, Sydney
- Nik Sachdev, corporate, Melbourne
- Robert Eugster, real estate, Sydney
- Ethel Goina, litigation, Port Moresby
“Dentons is committed to being a law firm where talent can thrive. Our comprehensive learning and development programme provides all levels of lawyer, from graduate to partner, with the support and opportunity to reach the next stage of their career” Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO Doug Stipanicev said.
