The Brief:
Allens has promoted 16 new partners, effective 1 July 2026, double its 2025 intake of eight.
The cohort spans transactions, disputes, regulation and technology-enabled legal services across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Allens has announced a huge partner promotion round, naming 16 new partners effective 1 July 2026, doubling last year's intake of eight.
The cohort spans the firm's core practices, covering M&A and capital markets, disputes and investigations, competition, tax, real estate, projects, funds, IP and technology.
Incoming Managing Partner Marc Kemp said: “This group reflects the depth of the firm's talent. Our newest partners exemplify the capability, expertise and solutions-focused approach that are so important to our clients.”
The new partners are:
Alexander Ninkov, M&A and Capital Markets, Perth
Andrew Wilcock, Disputes and Investigations, Melbourne
Anfeng He, Tax, Melbourne
Darcy Doyle, Real Estate and Development, Perth
David Mierendorff, Competition, Consumer and Regulatory, Melbourne
Elise Blume, M&A and Capital Markets, Sydney
George Salter, Projects, Perth
Harry Beardall, M&A and Capital Markets, Sydney
Joe Payten, Disputes and Investigations, Sydney
Joseph O'Shea, Disputes and Investigations, Brisbane
Kimberley Lowrie, M&A and Capital Markets, Sydney
Lauren John, Intellectual Property and Patent Trademark Attorneys, Melbourne
Lisa Kozaris, Integrated Legal Solutions, Melbourne
Molly Snaith, Competition, Consumer and Regulatory, Sydney
Rebecca Sheehy, Funds, Super and Financial Services, Sydney
William Coote, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Sydney
It's a strong signal of intent from one of Australia's top-tier firms, with the scale of the round reflecting confidence in the pipeline of work across its key practice areas.
Source: Allens