King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has appointed three highly experienced practitioners to its partnerships in Australia and Singapore, reflecting the firm’s commitment to its strategic vision and attentiveness to client need.
The appointments are an exciting boost to the firm’s already formidable strength. Each will contribute to giving corporates, sponsors and financiers economy wide the best dealmaking, regulatory, financial and dispute resolution legal service available, backed by a collaborative full service commercial offering.
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Lizzie Knight, Canberra
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Foreign Investment Regulatory
Lizzie joins KWM with an enviable reputation for getting tough deals through Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval for some of the world’s biggest private equity firms. Lizzie’s appointment adds significant depth and capacity to KWM’s highly regarded and sought after FIRB practice, led by Malcolm Brennan in Canberra and Intan Eow in Sydney. |
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Andy Ferris, Singapore
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Debt Capital Markets
Andy’s English-law expertise will strengthen the interoperability and connectivity between Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia and emphasises KWM’s commitment to the Asia region. He brings a client list of top-tier investment banks, corporate debt issuers development finance issuers and corporate trustees. |
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Ben Davidson, Melbourne
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Construction Dispute Resolution
A partner of 20 years, Ben brings strong client relationships with contractors and principals and adds valuable capability in an area of law projected to see new demand as energy transition projects develop and mature. Ben will commence shortly. |
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Commenting on the appointments, KWM Chief Executive Partner Renae Lattey said:
“These appointments strengthen our expertise where our clients need it now and into the future. Together they reflect the diversity and fortitude of our regional business and our ongoing attention to market dynamics and growth opportunities. I’m really excited to welcome them to the KWM partnership.”
The appointments build on a period of strategic growth for KWM, which significantly expanded its employment practice in 2024 in addition to the promotion of nine new partners across its energy, M&A, banking and finance and dispute resolution practices.
