Dentons announced the promotion of two partners and 21 senior lawyers in Australia. The promotions became effective on July 1, 2026.
The firm said the promotions reflect its continued investment in employee development and career progression. The newly promoted partners are Tom Reid in Dispute Resolution in Sydney and Urvashi Seomangal in Corporate in Sydney.
The new Managing Associates are Abbi Beckwith in Recovery & Restructuring in Perth, Elizabeth Fredericks in Dispute Resolution in Sydney, Faraz Rashid in Banking & Finance in Sydney, and Xiu Hui Chow in Banking & Finance in Sydney.
The new Special Counsel are Antonia Hudson in Intellectual Property & Technology in Melbourne, Jack Williams in Corporate in Adelaide, Joanna Yu in Recovery & Restructuring in Sydney, Romina Rositano in Recovery & Restructuring in Sydney, Sean Tang in Recovery & Restructuring in Sydney, and Stephanie Hendy in Real Estate in Sydney.
The new Senior Associates are Anna Sutton-Kunc in Employment & Safety in Sydney, Bella Lin in Banking & Finance in Sydney, Billy Duan in Construction in Brisbane, Hugh Cranendonk in Dispute Resolution in Sydney, Isabel McDowell in Real Estate in Sydney, James Colliver in Corporate in Melbourne, Joanne Sellathamboo in Dispute Resolution in Sydney, Kathryn Murray in Dispute Resolution in Sydney, Rhyann M’Gee in Dispute Resolution in Sydney, Sam Dillon in Corporate in Sydney, and Shaneeza Shah in Banking & Finance in Brisbane.
Dentons said the promotions highlight the depth of talent across its Australian offices and practice areas. The newly promoted lawyers span disputes, corporate, banking and finance, restructuring, real estate, employment, construction, and technology-focused practices.
KEY QUOTES:
“I am excited to congratulate our newly promoted lawyers. Each of them has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication to client service and teamwork, and this achievement is thoroughly deserved. We look forward to continuing to support their development as they take this next step in their careers.”
Amber Warren, Australian Chair and CEO Australasia at Dentons
