01 July 19 - Media Release
National law firm Holding Redlich is pleased to announce 16 senior appointments with effect from 1 July.
The firm has recruited two new partners, promoted three special counsel to partnership, and appointed four new special counsel and nine senior associates. A further 16 lawyers have been appointed to associate level.
Lisa Fitzgerald has joined the firm as a partner in the Technology, Media & Communications practice in Melbourne and Blair Beven, an intellectual property specialist, has joined the firm as a Technology, Media & Communications partner in Sydney.
Those who have been promoted from special counsel to partner are Vanessa Maruna (Property, Planning & Development, Cairns), Alexander McNutt Property, (Planning & Development, Sydney), and Louise Rumble (Workplace Relations & Safety, Sydney).
Holding Redlich National Managing Partner Ian Robertson said he is delighted to announce the latest appointments.
“These appointments and promotions add to the depth of our expertise and experience,” Ian said. “I warmly congratulate everyone.”
| Partners | Special Counsel | Senior Associates |
| Vanessa Maruna Property, Planning & Development , Cairns | Sandra Hollingsworth Property, Planning & Development , Brisbane | Grace Wimberley Property, Planning & Development , Brisbane |
| Alexander McNutt Property, Planning & Development , Sydney | Wylie Thorpe Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Brisbane | Natasha Ung Property, Planning & Development, Brisbane |
| Louise Rumble Workplace Relations & Safety, Sydney | Tanya Jackson Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Brisbane | Rose Sanderson Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Brisbane |
| Evan Willis Workplace Relations & Safety, Melbourne | Damien Payard Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Brisbane | |
| Caitlin Murdock Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Brisbane | ||
| Caitlin Waldron Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Brisbane | ||
| Catherine Sim Personal Injury, Melbourne | ||
| Stef Jang Construction, Infrastructure & Projects, Sydney | ||
| Ashleigh Mills Workplace Relations & Safety, Sydney |
26 March 2026 - Media Release
Holding Redlich announces its 19th consecutive year as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
25 February 2026 - In the News
#Pro Bono
Holding Redlich is proud to have supported the Museum of Chinese in Australia (MOCA) with the refurbishment of its premises at 744 George Street, Sydney, on a pro bono basis.
03 February 2026 - In the News
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Holding Redlich has been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 guide for Australia, with rankings in Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Energy (transactions and regulatory), Infrastructure Projects and Construction, Labour and Employment, Real Estate and Transport: Shipping.
