The Brief:
Lander & Rogers has promoted ten new partners, effective 1 July 2026, matching its 2025 intake.
The cohort spans insurance, family law, compensation and workplace relations across its national practice.
Lander & Rogers has announced its 2026 promotions round, naming ten new partners effective 1 July 2026, matching last year’s intake.
The new partners are:
Chris Philactides, Insurance Law & Litigation
Eliza Elliott, Insurance Law & Litigation
Jessica O'Brien, Insurance Law & Litigation
Julie Shooter, Insurance Law & Litigation
Samuel Sumaru, Insurance Law & Litigation
Ashley Taylor, Family & Relationship Law
Katalin Lello, Family & Relationship Law
Shai Sommer, Family & Relationship Law
Adele Moloney, Compensation Law
Nicholas West-Foy, Workplace Relations & Safety
Chief Executive Partner Daniel Proietto said the round reflects continued momentum across the business.
“Over the past 12 months, we have continued to grow our national presence, deepen our capabilities across key practice areas, and strengthen the way we support our clients, people and communities. These promotions recognise the outstanding contribution our promotees have made to that growth and the leadership they demonstrate every day.”
Five of the ten partner promotions come from the firm’s Insurance Law & Litigation bench, spanning Medical Negligence & Health Law, Financial Lines and Public Liability, a clear signal of where the firm is investing. 13 special counsel and 22 senior associates were also elevated in the round.
The promotions follow a string of senior lateral hires over the past 12 months, including competition partner Philip Aitken and finance partner Simon Reid.
Source: Lander & Rogers