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Allens Arthur Robinson prepares for further growth in West Australia with lateral partner appointment

12 June 2007

The chairman of Allens Arthur Robinson (AAR), Jim Thynne, today announced the firm is preparing for more growth in its West Australian practice with the appointment of Tim Lester to the Perth office as partner, specialising in corporate and finance matters.

Tim Lester will join AAR from Lovells, where he has been a global partner since 2001 and Managing Partner of its Tokyo office since 2004. Tim's practice ranges across corporate and finance areas, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital markets, structured finance and corporate finance.

Jim Thynne said: 'Tim's appointment is an exciting one for our Perth office and the entire firm. He knows the Perth environment well, having been raised and educated there, he's a highly-ranked international lawyer in the corporate and finance fields and has proven leadership success.'

'The West Australian practice of AAR has grown by 33% to 140 people in the last two years. We are confident that Tim will make a strong contribution to what we expect to be similarly strong growth in the coming years.'

Nic Tolé, partner and Perth practice leader, said: 'The market now requires expertise and experience on a global level. We have a considerable range of experience and depth which will be further strengthened by Tim's international background and leading transactional experience.'

Tim joined Parker & Parker (now Freehills) in Perth in 1992, having completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Western Australia. Tim accepted a position with Lovells in 1995, working initially in their Hong Kong office before transferring to the Tokyo office and then to the London office. While based in London he was elected to the global equity partnership, effective from May 2001 and transferred to the Tokyo office subsequently assuming the role of managing partner in 2004.

Since 2006 Tim has led teams which completed deals with a transaction value exceeding $51 billion. He is widely recognised as a leading international lawyer in various industry publications and has received numerous awards for the transactions he has led, including being named 'International Dealmaker of the Year' at the 2007 ALB Japan Law Awards. He is fluent in Japanese.

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CV: Tim Lester

Professional

2004 - 2007: Managing Partner, Lovells Tokyo

2001 - 2007: Global equity partner, Lovells

1999 - 2001: Senior associate, Lovells London

1997 - 1999: Senior associate, Lovells Tokyo

1995 - 1997: Solicitor, Lovells Hong Kong

1993 - 1995: Barrister & solicitor, Parker & Parker (now Freehills), Perth

1992 - 1993: Articled Clerk, Parker & Parker, Perth

Described by Chambers Global Guide as 'impressing sources with his bilingual abilities and technical expertise'.

Chairman of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (2004 - present)

Personal

Age 38, married with three children.

Studied arts and law at University of Western Australia, graduating in 1991. Graduate studies at Keio University, Tokyo 1991/92 as recipient of WA Government Scholarship.

Interests include cinema, languages, dining out and fun with his kids.

 

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Notes for editors.

Founded in 1822, Allens Arthur Robinson offers one of the most comprehensive legal networks in Australia and Asia with more than 1500 personnel based in 14 cities and eight countries across the region. Clients voted Allens Arthur Robinson the Best Professional Services Firm (revenue over $200 million) and Best Law Firm (revenue over $100 million) in the annual BRW Client Choice Awards 2005, 2006 and 2008. We have been an EOWA Employer of Choice for Women since 2004.