Legal research and ranking directory guide Legal 500 has recognised several of our practice groups, partners and lawyers in its latest 2025 Asia-Pacific Guide.
Our capital markets practice climbed up one spot to a Tier 3 ranking alongside our newly ranked practices in Energy (Transactions and Regulatory) and Infrastructure Projects and Construction.
We also maintained our rank in Tier 3 for Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory, Tier 4 for Banking and Finance and Corporate and M&A, and Tier 5 for Restructuring and Insolvency.
Partner Micael Tooma remained in the Hall of Fame and Zina Edwards continued to be named a Next Generation Partner.
Our capital markets team climb the ranks
We have jumped up to a Tier 3 rank in Capital Markets: Equity and maintained our Tier 3 ranking in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory.
Legal 500 recognised our funds and financial services practice and noted the team is ‘very responsive and adapts well to changing requirements in our fast-paced environment’
Leading from our Brisbane office Charmian Holmes is a leader in the insurance regulation space, with Simon Carrodus focusing on assisting wealth advisory businesses with navigating financial services law. In our Sydney office, Erik Setio, Jaime Lumsden and Michele Levine are some of the key contacts within the team being described as ‘commercial and pragmatic’ and that they ‘understand what we are trying to achieve on behalf of our stakeholders and investors alike, as a result, they are outcome-oriented and work around the clock to allow us to meet our requirements’.
Newly ranked practices
Our Energy (Transactions and Regulatory) and Infrastructure Projects and Construction have been newly ranked as Tier 5, having been named a Firm to Watch last year.
Also newly ranked in Tier 5 for Infrastructure Projects and Construction, Legal 500 highlights the strength of the team, with mentions of co-heads Veno Panicker, specialising in complex transactions and disputes, and Matt Baumgurtel, focusing on energy sector work; as well as new hire Elena Stojcevski.
‘Elena Stojcevski has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance throughout engagements. She exemplifies dedication, professionalism, and a deep commitment to achieving outstanding results for her clients.’
Legal 500 credited our achievements to our focus on ‘building long-term relationships with clients, becoming trusted advisors who are consulted not just for immediate legal issues but for ongoing support and strategic counsel.’
Practices to watch
Legal 500 also newly named our Dispute Resolution: Litigation practice as a Firm to Watch and continued to name our Labour and Employment group as a Firm to Watch.
For more information and to see all the rankings, visit the Legal 500 website.
