Our newest partners: shaping the future together

Our newest partners bring together deep expertise, diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to helping clients navigate complexity with confidence.

Hear their perspectives on the issues shaping today's economy and client agendas—from the energy transition, private capital and digital transformation to regulation, governance and evolving stakeholder expectations. Bringing together perspectives from across practices and disciplines, they reflect the collaborative approach required to solve complex problems, seize emerging opportunities and shape the future together.

Our newest partners work with clients across the full spectrum of corporate, transactional, regulatory, technology, projects and disputes matters. Together, they add depth to the teams helping clients make confident decisions in complex and fast-moving environments.

Harry Beardall in a dark suit with a pale pink shirt and navy tie.

Harry Beardall

M&A and Capital Markets, Sydney

Sarah Barker

Real Estate & Development, Melbourne

Elise Blume in a navy top and trousers standing standing in a bright Allens office.

Elise Blume

M&A and Capital Markets, Sydney

William Coote in a navy suit and checked shirt standing by tall windows in a

William Coote

Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Sydney

Darcy Doyle in a navy suit standing with arms crossed in an Allens office.

Darcy Doyle

Real Estate and Development, Perth

David Gray

M&A and Capital Markets, Perth

Anfeng He

Tax, Melbourne

Lauren John in a black blazer and white top standing in a bright Allens office.

Lauren John

Intellectual Property, Melbourne

Lisa Kozaris standing in an Allens office, leaning on a railing in a light blazer and white top.

Lisa Kozaris

Innovation and Digital Solutions, Melbourne

Kimberley Lowrie standing in an Allens office corridor, wearing a navy suit and white blouse, with hands in pockets.

Kimberley Lowrie

M&A and Capital Markets, Sydney

David Mierendorff in a charcoal suit standing in an Allens office with people in the background.

David Mierendorff

Competition, Consumer and Regulatory, Melbourne

Alexander Ninkov in a dark suit standing in a bright Allens office corridor.

Alexander Ninkov

M&A and Capital Markets, Perth

Joseph O'Shea in a navy suit and striped tie standing by windows in an Allens office.

Joseph O'Shea

Disputes and Investigations, Brisbane

Joe Payten in a dark suit standing in a bright Allens office corridor.

Joe Payten

Disputes and Investigations, Sydney

George Salter in a navy suit and white shirt standing in a bright Allens office.

George Salter

Projects, Perth

Rebecca Sheehy in a green blazer with folded arms standing in a bright Allens office.

Rebecca Sheehy

Funds, Super and Financial Services, Sydney

Molly Snaith standing with her arms crossed, wearing a navy blazer, in the hallway of an Allens office.

Molly Snaith

Competition, Consumer and Regulatory, Sydney

Andrew Wilcock in a navy suit and striped tie standing in a softly lit Allens office.

Andrew Wilcock

Disputes and Investigations, Melbourne

From energy transition and private capital to digital transformation and regulation, our newest partners share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping client agendas today.

Financing and delivering the energy transition

The energy transition is moving from ambition to delivery. For clients, that means aligning capital, approvals, project execution, supply chains, infrastructure and risk management in ways that can withstand commercial, regulatory and community scrutiny. Our newest partners bring the experience across assets, transactions, projects and disputes that is critical to turning transition plans into operating reality.

Private capital, and the future of deals and assets

Private capital continues to reshape how businesses, infrastructure and real assets are funded, owned and grown. As investors look for long-term value in a more complex market, clients need advisers who understand capital formation, transaction execution, portfolio strategy, regulatory settings and the commercial drivers behind the deal. Our newest partners help clients connect those elements and move ahead with confidence.

Regulation, enforcement, ESG and market intervention

Regulatory expectations are rising across sectors, with closer scrutiny of competition, governance, ESG, sanctions, cultural heritage, market conduct and corporate accountability. Clients need clear advice that is legally rigorous, commercially grounded, and responsive to the realities of operating under public, regulatory and stakeholder pressure. Our newest partners exercise practical judgement to help clients anticipate risk, respond effectively and keep moving forward.

Digital transformation: risk, governance and opportunity

Digital transformation is changing how organisations operate, compete and manage risk. AI, data, cyber resilience, technology infrastructure and emerging regulation are opening up opportunities for growth—while creating new exposures. Our newest partners help clients pursue innovation, with the advice on governance, safeguards and strategy that is needed to realise value while staying ahead of disruption.