Media Release
The experienced lawyers, who are all based in the firm’s Adelaide office and will commence their newly-created roles later this month, include:
Amanda Brady
Andrew Bullock
Cassie Burfoot
Kieren Chester
Matthew Hawke
Peter Healey
Peter Leech
Emma Peters
Cowell Clarke Managing Director Rob Comazzetto said the eight experienced and dedicated professionals have proven their ability to achieve the best outcomes for their clients while working on complex and challenging matters.
“These exceptional senior lawyers deliver prudent and pragmatic counsel time and time again with their valued expertise assisting hundreds of companies,” Mr Comazzetto said.
“Their promotions are in recognition of the significant contribution they make and their ability and willingness to take on elevated leadership responsibilities within the firm.
“We have full confidence that Cowell Clarke’s new Associate Directors will each continue to positively contribute to the development of the firm and our strategic plan.
“Their promotions to Associate Directors are well-deserved and a fantastic outcome for both the firm and our valued clients who benefit from their support.”
About Cowell Clarke’s new Associate Directors
Amanda is a dispute resolution lawyer specialising in commercial disputes and construction law with a focus on building, infrastructure, hospitality and liquor licensing. She regularly advises clients on contractual and property-related matters as well as disputes between officeholders of companies and associations.
Andrew is a commercial and corporate lawyer specialising in intellectual property, construction and property disputes. He regularly acts for individuals and businesses in various sectors including technology and retail and also has experience in debt collection, insolvency and turnaround.
Cassie is a commercial and dispute resolution lawyer specialising in employment law with a focus on the aged care, franchise and not-for-profit sectors. She regularly advises clients on matters including employee entitlements, payroll compliance, workplace change management, unfair dismissal claims and workplace investigations.
Kieren is a commercial and corporate lawyer specialising in property and real estate with a focus on transactions, leasing, property development, finance and strata and community title matters for clients across all sectors.
Matthew is a commercial and dispute resolution lawyer specialising in the construction and technology sectors with a focus on compulsory acquisition, contract drafting and negotiation, trade practices, insolvency, intellectual property and information technology.
Peter is a dispute resolution lawyer specialising in employment law with a focus on disputes, investigations and compensation claims. He advises clients on contracts and policies, employment and workplace relations, bullying, harassment and discrimination and WHS incidents across all sectors.
Peter is a dispute resolution lawyer specialising in the technology sector with a focus on insolvency and turnaround matters, banking and finance, commercial transactions, competition and consumer law, intellectual property and information technology.
Emma is a commercial and corporate lawyer specialising in environmental, social and governance compliance, modern slavery, bribery and corruption, whistleblowing and sustainability across the aged care, international trade, not-for-profit, retail, manufacturing and technology sectors.
Media contact:
Bianca Buchhorn, Head of Business Development and Marketing.
Ph: 0447 425 167 or email: bbuchhorn@cowellclarke.com.au