Record number of firm promotions at Maddocks
Maddocks has today announced 64 people will be promoted across the firm in 2024, a record number of promotions, reflecting another solid year of growth driven by an increase in new clients and significant matters.

The promotions are:
- 11 Special Counsel
- 17 Senior Associates
- 23 Associates
- 9 Support Services
It also includes the firm’s four newly promoted partners:
- Angela Barac, Dispute Resolution – Public Law, Melbourne
- Andrew McGlashan, Construction – Construction & Projects, Sydney
- Dale McQualter, Workplace Health & Safety – ESP, Melbourne
- Rahil Patel, M&A/Corporate – Commercial, Sydney
Commenting on the appointments, Maddocks CEO David Newman said: “It has been a transformational year for Maddocks on many fronts. We have continued to grow our practice teams to meet the rising demand from our expanding client base. It’s more important than ever that we continue to invest in the careers of our people together with exploring new technologies and innovative solutions to ensure we meet our clients' ever-changing needs.”
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