HopgoodGanim Lawyers is proud to announce 22 promotions, including 2 new Partners.
Effective 1 July, the firm has elevated 15 legal practitioners, naming 2 Partners, 3 Special Counsel, 3 Senior Associates and 7 Associates.
Among those promoted are newly appointed Partners Sarah Judge (Private Enterprise) and Damon Hatchett (Family and Relationships) who have both been recognised for their outstanding leadership and deep expertise in their respective areas of practice.
Sarah joined HopgoodGanim as a Law Graduate in 2017, having also completed a Vacation Clerkship with the firm in 2015, and has since built a reputation for providing leading advice across corporate and commercial matters.
“Sarah’s progression from Vacation Clerk to Partner is a testament to her unwavering drive and leadership she has built both across the firm and with clients. She embodies HopgoodGanim’s dedication to excellence and the collaborative, high-performing culture we are proud of” said Luke Mountford, Managing Partner.
Damon joined the firm as a Solicitor in 2020 and has shown immense commitment navigating complex family law matters, delivering exceptional outcomes for his clients.
“Damon consistently showcases technical excellence, integrity and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes possible. His promotion to Partner reflects both his impact on his clients and contribution to the firm” said Geoff Wilson, Partner in our Family and Relationships practice.
Both Partner appointments underscore HopgoodGanim’s deliberate investment in developing talent and accelerating career progression, supporting our people from the earliest stages of their careers, through to partnership.
In addition to legal promotions, the firm also celebrated the advancement of 2 legal support team members and 5 legal operations professionals.
“This year’s promotions speak to the exceptional calibre of our team and reinforce the depth of leadership we are building for the future. Their success reflects our continued focus on developing the next generation of leaders at HopgoodGanim and we look forward to supporting their ongoing achievements,” said Luke Mountford.
Full list of promotions effective 1 July
Partners
- Damon Hatchett (Family and Relationships)
- Sarah Judge (Private Enterprise)
Special Counsel
- Elliott Baldwin (Commercial Property)
- Matthew Biles (Commercial Property)
- Penny Brown (Insurance)
Senior Associates
- Deni Jokovic-Wroe (Pro Bono)
- Phoebe Kenafake (Litigation)
- Sophie Maitland (Resources and Energy)
Associates
- Bryce Thompson (Insurance)
- Declan Stack (Corporate and M&A)
- Joel Beveridge (Workplace and Employment)
- Lynsey Donaldson (Planning and Environment)
- Mitchell Papas (Litigation)
- Nikieta Carleton (Litigation)
- Sandra Tran (Commercial Property)
Legal Support
- Ebony Bonano – Law Clerk
- Madeline Maguire – Law Clerk
Legal Operations Professionals
- Bridie Swain – People and Culture Advisor
- Hugo Beard – Senior Commercial Business Analyst
- Luisa Apelu – Office Services Manager
- Tiarna Coops – People and Culture Manager
- Valerie Kerr – Accounts Manager