MinterEllison has named 50 new special counsel and senior associates as part of its mid-year promotions

Yvonne Kelly • July 5, 2018

50 Elevated at MinterEllison


Article originally featured at: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/23581-50-elevated-at-minterellisonutm_source=LawyersWeekly&utm_campaign=05_07_18&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1


MinterEllison, the international law firm has appointed eight special counsel and 42 senior associates across a number of its practice areas, Within these promotions over half of the newly appointed are women.


MinterEllison’s chief Talent officer said “We are proud to have some of the best talent available, as well as the development and support networks to enable these dynamic people to meet the challenges of the market,”


“At MinterEllison we invest in our people so they can grow with the firm. I am extremely proud of each and every one of our senior appointments.”


“I’m very excited to see the number of women at senior levels at the firm, as reflected in our most recent promotions. Each of our senior appointments is known for their outstanding results, and a commitment to making MinterEllison our clients’ best partner.”


Please click into the article link for a list of the newly promoted special counsel and senior associates .


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