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January 2026 Sladen Legal Promotions
Sladen Legal is proud to announce these well-deserved promotions effective 1 January 2026.
Celebrating Rob Warnock’s Retirement – A Remarkable Career of Service
Rob joined us in 2019 (through the merger with Bernie O’Sullivan Lawyers) bringing 40 years of tax experience to our clients.
Rob Jeremiah Announces Retirement After a Distinguished Legal Career
We are honoured to announce that our esteemed consultant, Rob Jeremiah, will retire from active practice at Sladen Legal, effective 5 December 2025
Sladen Legal’s Tax Practice Recognised In Doyles Guide Victoria 2025
Sladen Legal has been recognised as a Third Tier Leading Tax Law Firm in Victoria for 2025 by Doyle's Guide. Doyle's Guide is a respected and independent directory that highlights Australia’s top firms and legal professionals.
Sladen Legal’s Succession Planning team Recognised In Doyles Guide Victoria 2025
Doyle’s Guide is a comprehensive and independent directory which showcases Australia’s best firms and lawyers. The 2025 listing of leading Victorian Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firms details law firms practising within the areas of Wills, Estates and Succession Planning matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Sladen Legal Lawyers Recognised in Best Lawyers® in Australia 2026 edition
This year nine of Sladen Legal’s lawyers have been recognised in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers® in Australia. With Daniel Smedley being awarded Lawyer of the Year in the Trusts and Estates area of practice.
Sladen Legal Joins The Law Firm Network
Sladen Legal is proud to announce its membership in The Law Firm Network, a distinguished global association of independent law firms. This network enhances Sladen Legal’s ability to support clients who require international representation as well as clients of network firms seeking specialist Australian representation.
January 2025 Sladen Legal Promotions
Sladen Legal is proud to announce these well-deserved promotions effective 1 January 2025.
Sladen Legal’s Tax Practice Recognised In Doyles Guide Victoria 2024
Sladen Legal has been recognised as a Third Tier Leading Tax Law Firm in Victoria for 2024 by Doyle's Guide. Doyle's Guide is a respected and independent directory that highlights Australia’s top firms and legal professionals.
Sladen Legal Participates in Asia Pacific Regional Meeting on Green Finance in Vietnam
Sladen Legal was pleased to be invited to participate in a lawyers Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Vietnam on Green Finance between 17 to 20 October 2024.
Sladen Legal’s Succession Planning Lawyers Recognised In Doyles Guide Victoria 2024
Doyle’s Guide is a comprehensive and independent directory which showcases Australia’s best firms and lawyers. The 2024 listing of leading Victorian Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firms details law firms practising within the areas of Wills, Estates and Succession Planning matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Sladen Legal Announces Promotions of Two New Shareholder Principals and Two Principal Lawyers
Sladen Legal is pleased to announce the promotion of two outstanding lawyers to the position of Shareholder Principal: Edward Skilton and Neil Brydges effective 1 July 2024. This promotion recognises their exceptional legal expertise, dedication to client service, and significant contributions to the firm's success.
Sladen Legal Lawyers Recognised as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
This year ten of Sladen Legal’s lawyers have been recognised in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers® in Australia.
Renowned Tax Expert Kaitilin Lowdon Joins Sladen Legal as Special Counsel
Sladen Legal, a leading Melbourne firm specialising in complex federal tax matters, is thrilled to announce the addition of highly acclaimed lawyer Kaitilin Lowdon as Special Counsel.
Sladen Legal Welcomes New State Taxes Principal Lawyer Nicholas Clifton January 2024
Sladen Legal are happy to announce the exciting addition of Nicholas Clifton as a Principal Lawyer in the State Taxes team.
January 2024 Sladen Legal Promotions
Sladen Legal is proud to announce these well-deserved promotions effective 1 January 2024.
Sladen Legal’s Succession Planning Lawyers Recognised In Doyles Guide Victoria 2023
Doyle’s Guide is a comprehensive and independent directory which showcases Australia’s best firms and lawyers. The 2023 listing of leading Victorian Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firms details law firms practising within the areas of Wills, Estates and Succession Planning matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Sladen Legal Announces Principal Appointment
Alicia Hill has joined Sladen Legal to head our dispute resolution and litigation practice.
Sladen Legal Lawyers Recognised as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
This year seven of Sladen Legal’s lawyers have been recognised in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers® in Australia. Daniel Smedley, Bernie O’Sullivan, Phil Broderick, Rob Jeremiah, Neil Brydges, Victor Di Felice, and Edward Skilton. The list of exceptional legal professionals was announced on 20 April 2023.
Sladen Legal Promotion
We congratulate Shenelle Teunissen on her promotion to Special Counsel. Shenelle has been an important cog in a very busy team. Shenelle works across all facets of commercial property development and retail and commercial leasing.