McCullough Robertson Lawyers has appointed James Lynagh as a partner in its Insurance and Corporate Risk team.
The elevation of Brisbane-based Mr Lynagh is among 18 promotions at the firm that come into effect on July 1, 2025.
The full list is:
Special Counsel
Claire Hart – Real Estate (Brisbane)
Julia Lane – Construction and Infrastructure (Sydney)
Nikhil Ullal – Digital & Intellectual Property (Sydney)
Senior Associates
Bernard Dwyer – Employment Relations and Safety (Brisbane)
Danika Tobin – Finance (Brisbane)
Deekshita Ardham – Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Sydney)
Elise Emmerson – Tax (Brisbane)
Emma Croskery – Employment Relations and Safety (Sydney)
Jack Howe – Employment Relations and Safety (Brisbane)
Jenna Northey – Construction and Infrastructure (Sydney)
Jude McLeish – Corporate (Sydney)
Laura Sclavos – Corporate (Brisbane)
Michael Tuohy – Employment Relations and Safety (Sydney)
Rachel Oost – Construction and Infrastructure (Brisbane)
Rob Sosnowski – Corporate (Brisbane)
Steven Valev – Insurance and Corporate Risk (Brisbane)
Tom Sutherland – Real Estate (Sydney)
Mr Lynagh advises on a broad range of insurance issues including compliance, indemnity, liability, quantum, statutory entitlement and contribution.
He acts for clients across the financial services, resources and mining, life sciences and local government sectors.
McCullough Robertson Chair of Partners Kristan Conlon said she was delighted to welcome Mr Lynagh to the partnership.
“Like me, James started at McCullough Robertson as a graduate and it has been fantastic to see him learn and grow as his career has evolved,” Ms Conlon said.
“I am excited about the contribution James will make as a partner as we adapt to meet ever-changing market needs and align our focus to strengthen the support we have provided to our clients since 1926.”
