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Hamilton Locke Promotes 14 across the firm

Maggie Chang of Hamilton Locke NZ will be promoted to partner once she has completed the New Zealand Law Society requirements.

Maggie Chang.

Tue, 27 Jun 2023

Hamilton Locke has announced promotions across Hamilton Locke in Australia and Hamilton Locke New Zealand, effective July 1, 2023.

Hamilton Locke Special Counsel James Tannock will be promoted to partner, continuing his specialisation in cross-border and domestic M&A transactions, acquisition and fund structuring, and shareholder arrangements, particularly for private equity and other private capital clients.

Maggie Chang of Hamilton Locke NZ will also be promoted to partner (once she has completed the New Zealand Law Society requirements), specialising in M&A, venture capital investments, and private equity transactions. 

As partners, James Tannock and Maggie Chang will further enhance the strategic direction of the firm and drive growth, bringing their extensive experience and expertise to further benefit the firm’s clients.

A number of Hamilton Locke senior associates will also be promoted to special counsel in recognition of them consistently delivering outstanding results for clients, including:

  • finance and restructuring and insolvency senior associate, Monty Loughlin;
  • litigation and dispute resolution senior associate, Eliza Buchanan;
  • energy, resources, construction, and infrastructure senior associate, Adriaan Van der Merwe; and
  • financial services senior associate, Jessica Smith.

In addition, a number of lawyers and associates in Australia will be promoted to senior associate in recognition of them consistently exhibiting exceptional legal skills and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. 

Managing partner, Nick Humphrey, said: “We are delighted to recognise the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our outstanding professionals. These individuals have consistently demonstrated exceptional acumen, client dedication, and strong leadership skills. They have ... made significant contributions to our firm's success.

“We believe in recognising and nurturing talent and these promotions reflect our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth. We are immensely proud of the achievements of our newly promoted team members and have every confidence in their ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.”

Since inception in 2018, Hamilton Locke has grown exponentially in headcount and expertise, now totaling more than 190 lawyers. Hamilton Locke recently expanded into New Zealand with the establishment of Hamilton Locke New Zealand. 


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