Julie Whitehead
David O'Brien CHAIRMAN
Annette Kimmitt CEO & MANAGING PARTNER

Geoff Carter
Katrina Groshinski

Adam Bannister
Amanda Watt

Amy Southwell – Dispute Resolution, Sydney

“Building the property and leasing disputes business, and celebrating litigation wins with my wonderful and hard-working team.”

Andrew Hales – Projects Infrastructure & Construction, Sydney

"Building strong relationships to deliver iconic infrastructure projects with great clients and an exceptional team of disputes lawyers."

Edward Campbell – Real Estate, Canberra

“Helping our private sector and government clients successfully navigate the increasingly complex challenges facing the property industry.”

Geoff Earl – Finance Solutions, Melbourne

"Being such a disruptive time in the finance industry, I'm looking forward to working with such talented colleagues in solving the challenges of our clients. I'm also excited to continue pursuing our team’s goals against the backdrop of MinterEllison’s broader purpose."

Jeanette Barbaro – Projects Infrastructure & Construction, Melbourne

"Continuing to generate thought leadership in the area of building compliance and regulation and assist our clients in navigating the challenges and changes that lie ahead."

Joel Reid – Project Solutions, Brisbane

"After one year in the Partner seat, I'm looking forward to being part of the firm's ongoing journey to become a purpose driven organisation."

Jonathan Kelp – Dispute Resolution, Melbourne

“Collaborating with teams across the firm to deliver commercially strategic advice to our life sciences and technology clients."

Kate Plowman – Workplace, Sydney

‘I'm looking forward to working closely with our government, health and education clients, delivering real impact in litigated and transactional matters."

Kathryn Finlayson – Dispute Resolution, Brisbane

"Sectors like electricity, resources and healthcare are facing greater scrutiny. I'm looking forward to helping clients achieve strategic, practical solutions as they navigate new regulatory landscapes."

Ker Wei Tiam – Capital Solutions, Sydney

“After one year as a Partner, I hope to continue to be a proponent for change, championing diversity and constantly doing things differently. By continuously evolving our approaches, we'll continue to achieve the best outcomes together with our clients.”

Miranda Noble – Competition Risk & Regulatory, Melbourne

"Collaborating with talented lawyers across Australia to solve our clients’ complex competition and consumer, issues and secure merger clearance for their transformational transactions."

Nick Kipriotis – Transaction Solutions, Sydney

"Opportunities to continue to partner with clients on corporate strategy and M&A to drive long-term success."

Noelia Boscana – Competition Risk & Regulatory, Melbourne

"I’m looking forward to building and deepening client relationships and driving cultural change through the WISE and PRIME committees and the transition to being a purpose-led firm."

Rachel McNaught – Real Estate, Sydney

"I'm passionate about urban renewal and am looking forward to continuing to work closely with the government and private sector to deliver sustainable communities with strong social interfaces."

Siobhan Doherty – Transaction Solutions, Sydney

"Continuing to help my clients achieve successful outcomes and navigate the current fast changing governance and regulatory environment."

Richard Abraham – Special Counsel, Brisbane

"Spending 5 days in the remote Aboriginal community of Lockhart River meeting community members and building relationships through Bond University's Yarning Up program."

Kate Morrison – Senior Associate, Sydney

“Working with Dexus on its landmark $1.5 billion purchase of 80 Collins, Melbourne was a fantastic opportunity and a true testament to the teamwork that exists across practice groups at MinterEllison. This will be an iconic precinct for the city.”

Samantha Rystenberg – Executive Assistant, Perth

"Being encouraged to passionately and unashamedly advocate for Inclusion and Diversity nationally, in particular through my work with MinterEllison’s PRiME Committee."

Chris Carr – Partner & Chief Representative, Shanghai

“We continued to be highly active on the ground in promoting and supporting trade, investment and cultural exchange between Australia and China. Seeing the AFL up close in Shanghai was a reminder of just how far things have come in the China-Australia relationship.”

Candice Cheung – Client Market Growth Adviser, Hong Kong

"Being involved in the firm's Chinese New Year card design competition for low income school students was a fantastic experience. MinterEllison's active involvement in the community inspires me to give back more in my own life."

Mark Hautop – Associate, Adelaide/Darwin

“Leading a busy and vibrant MinterEllison Young Professionals committee in Adelaide, including a variety of networking, education and pro bono events.”

Sebastian Rosholt – Partner, Ulaanbaatar

“Advising on high profile matters including Xanadu Mines’ landmark dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Mongolian Mining Corporation’s USD400 million s144 bond issuance, and the collective bargaining agreement for Worley Parsons’ Mongolian subsidiary on Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi underground copper development project.”

Natalie Bentley – Associate, Sydney

"At the Adara Group I worked across the international development organisation and two corporate advisory businesses. Highlights included registering their participation in the United Nations Global Compact, assisting with child protection procedures reflecting national and international obligations and implementing a major grant extending Adara's NICU programme in Uganda."

Geraldine Johns-Putra – Partner, Melbourne

"The thrill of running the New York Marathon for the goal of ending violence against women. With the help of our Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney offices, we raised money and awareness for the cause."