McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced 14 promotions, including three new female partners.
The promotions are effective from July 1, 2026.
The new partners are:
- Nicola McMahon – Employment Relations and Safety (Sydney)
- Rachel Jones – Planning and Environment (Brisbane)
- Julia Lane – Construction and Infrastructure (Sydney)
Ms McMahon acts for public and private sector clients on employment and industrial relations matters.
She has particular experience assisting international clients with Australian domestic employment law issues.
Ms Jones is a specialist planning and development lawyer focusing on planning and environment litigation, advisory work and compliance.
She acts for private and commercial clients, property developers, submitters and local and state government departments across all facets of planning and environment law.
Ms Lane has extensive experience advising on infrastructure, commercial and residential developments.
She provides whole-of-project support to clients across diverse industries, including education, aviation, property development and government agencies.
McCullough Robertson Chair of Partners Kristan Conlon said she was delighted to welcome Nicola, Rachel and Julia to the firm’s partnership ranks.
“As we celebrate our centenary, I am excited about the contribution they will make as partners and leaders in their fields, and the role they will play in shaping the next 100 years of our firm.” Ms Conlon said.
“Our other promotions are evidence of our strong pipeline of talent, future partners and leaders of the firm.
“They bring fresh ideas and diverse perspectives and have demonstrated their commitment to our clients’ success and their ability to deliver quality solutions.”
The following McR people have been promoted.
Special Counsel
David Saunders – Construction and Infrastructure (Brisbane)
Esterina Azzi – Estates (Sydney)
Lisselle Lomax – Corporate Advisory (Sydney)
Senior Associates
Alex Claridge – Construction and Infrastructure (Sydney)
Caitlin Miller – Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Brisbane)
Grace Lancaster – Employment Relations and Safety (Sydney)
Hasmindar Dhillon – Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Sydney)
Karl Christensen – Employment Relations and Safety (Brisbane)
Melanie Gui – Insurance and Corporate Risk (Sydney)
Talia Srage – Digital and IP (Sydney)
Ulani Powell – Planning and Environment (Brisbane)
