Commercial law firm Cowell Clarke intends to expand its operations to a national level within the next few years, and its recent director appointments support this growth plan.
Cowell Clarke has recently bolstered the capacity of its Sydney office with the appointment of several new directors across various key legal teams.
Michael Bracken is set to join and lead the firm’s financial services team after serving as a partner at national law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley for five years.
Robin King will join the firm’s corporate commercial team following his three years as principal of Brown Ward King.
Additionally, Anna Munro, who formerly held the position of senior legal counsel at Medtronic, has joined the firm’s property and corporate commercial team as associate director.
These appointments mark a significant milestone in the firm’s growth since the establishment of its Sydney office in December 2022, with the team now expanding to 56 employees.
Cowell Clarke has shared that it plans to expand both its team and its presence within the Australian legal market, with the objective of establishing itself as a leading national firm within the next three years.
Rob Comazzetto, the CEO of Cowell Clarke, stated that “people and innovation” are going to be the essential components in advancing the firm towards the status of a national law firm.
Regarding the recent director appointments, Comazzetto elaborated on the significant role each individual will play in facilitating the achievement of this objective.
He noted that Bracken’s “strong track record” in senior firm leadership positions, coupled with his “extensive corporate, transactional and regulatory experience”, will be instrumental in expanding the firm’s capabilities.
Comazzetto also added that King’s expertise in “corporate transactions and M&A capability” and international experience will be key assets that will drive Cowell Clarke’s growth.
He further stated how Munro could “deepen our bench” within the corporate and property arena.
This article was originally published on SME Law by Lawyers Weekly on 20 March 2025. Written by Grace Robbie. Read the original article here.