DLA Piper promotes 11 across Australia in 2026 round

Global law firm DLA Piper has announced its 2026 promotions, recognising 11 lawyers and professionals across its Australian offices.

The appointments span five practice groups and include three special counsel and six senior associates, alongside two promotions within business advisory. They form part of a broader cohort of 199 senior lawyer promotions across 21 countries.

These promotions mark a significant career milestone and reflect the contribution each individual has made to clients, teams and the firm’s continued growth.

DLA Piper's Country Managing Partner in Australia, Shane Bilardi, said: "Our senior lawyers are critical to the growth and success of DLA Piper, playing a central role in supporting our clients, building relationships, and strengthening our presence in the market. Many of those promoted have developed their careers at DLA Piper and all will continue to shape our future leadership."

 

2026 promotions – Australia

Special counsel

• Ann Marie Coleman, Corporate
• Elizabeth Campbell, Corporate
• Louise Holland, Finance

Senior associate

• Abhi Ravishankar, Corporate
• Dylan Somers, Real Estate
• Harry Cross, Litigation and Regulatory
• Joshua Scoles, Finance
• Kevin Shih, Tax
• Larry Fong, Corporate
  

Business advisory

• Harry Tinney, Senior Engagement Manager
• Saranya Rajaratnam, Senior Engagement Manager

 

The 2026 senior lawyer appointments in Australia follow the recent growth of the Australian partnership with the promotion of Conor Dolphin¹, Maddison Hardiman, Matthew Roberts, Mitch Robertson, Sarah Birkett and appointment of partner hires Nikki van der Meer, Noni Shannon, Brendon Lamers, Andy Bubb and Angela Wood. 

 

 

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¹ Conor Dolphin will remain as senior associate (Partner-Elect) until he is eligible for partnership in Australia in Q3 2026.