MinterEllison has added to its Government Partner ranks with the addition of Sophie Lloyd who joins as a specialist having advised and represented government clients on public and administrative law matters over many years. Sophie is returning to MinterEllison where she started her legal career.

The appointment will see Sophie Lloyd co-lead MinterEllison's national public law practice with Partner Tom Galvin.

MinterEllison's Government Industry Lead and Partner Amanda Story said: "I'm delighted to welcome Sophie to the firm as a Partner. Sophie's deep experience advising government over many years will provide invaluable expertise and insights to our clients. She adds further bench strength to our market-recognised leading Government practice”.

This appointment reflects MinterEllison's continued investment in public and administrative law as well as the firm's multi-disciplinary approach.