Monday 7 June 2010
Middletons defies market jitters with the internal promotion of four new
partners, one special counsel and nine senior associates
Today Middletons announces there will be four new partners, one special counsel and nine senior associates
appointed from within the firm. The partner appointments include Adam Fuller and Adam Howell from within the
Banking & Financial Services Group, Stephen Hume from within the Corporate Recovery & Insolvency team under the
Commercial Litigation Group, and Chris Round from within the Intellectual Property team. Stuart Newell will be
appointed special counsel from within the Commercial Litigation Group. Finally, nine senior associates will be
promoted from within the Commercial Litigation and Corporate & Commercial Groups. All appointments will become
effective 1 July 2010.
Middletons' National Managing Partner, Nick Nichola, described the internal promotions as "a very proud moment to
see the culmination of many years of incredibly hard work and dedication to exceptional client service pay off. Above
all, these new appointments possess, display and uphold the firm's vision and values and support the culture of the
firm."
When asked about the economic outlook and how the firm was performing, Mr Nichola said, "These new
appointments symbolise the firm's growth over the past 12 months. It is true the legal market has been challenging
and will continue to be so, however so long as we remain committed to delivering the best service imaginable based
on quality and value, we will continue to do well."
Mr Nichola added, "These internal promotions signify the firm's commitment to developing the careers of our talented
lawyers."
New partners
Adam Fuller acts for debt providers as well as those raising finance on a wide range of domestic and cross border
financings. He has significant expertise in corporate and acquisition finance, asset and structured finance, and
property and development finance as well as credit enhancement.
Adam Howell advises lenders and listed and unlisted borrowers on domestic and cross border financing transactions.
Adam has significant expertise in corporate and acquisition finance, asset finance, project and infrastructure finance
and debt restructuring.
Stephen Hume is a member of our commercial disputes and insolvency team and has particular expertise in banking
litigation, securities enforcement, and corporate and personal insolvency related litigation. He advises listed and
unlisted companies, financial institutions and accounting firms in relation to commercial disputes, security
enforcement and receiverships and restructuring and insolvency matters.
Chris Round is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive expertise in the registration of intellectual property rights
and associated litigation. He represents clients in copyright, trade mark, patent, designs and associated trade
practices litigation in all courts.
New special counsel
Stuart Newell has significant experience in advising clients in the defence of their liabilities arising from the
manufacture and supply of asbestos products. He regularly provides advice on defence strategies and claims and
litigation management in the context of a multi-claim environment.
Senior associates from Commercial Litigation
Savannah Hardingham
Gautam Mukherji
Adele Sutton
Senior associates from Corporate & Commercial
Tamara Cardan
Brendon Fong
Nina Hourigan
Louise McAuliffe
Renee Thomlinson
Catherine Valle
* Photos available upon request
Further information
Jeremy Hyman
Media and Communications Manager
T: +612 9513 2451
F: +612 9513 2399
M: +614 49 953 890
E: jeremy.hyman@middletons.com
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