Norton Rose Australia has boosted its Australian IP practice with the appointment of Sydney IP lawyer Jackie O’Brien, who brings more than 20 years of specialist experience to the practice.
Jackie, formerly of Allens Arthur Robinson, is recognised as a leader in her area of practice by Chambers Global, Who’s Who of International Trademark Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide. Her legal expertise includes; advising on trade marks, copyright, patents, confidential information and know how, designs and misleading and deceptive conduct.
“Jackie brings to Norton Rose Australia a wealth of knowledge and experience in Intellectual Property law. We are delighted that Jackie is joining us and expect that her vast experience across many industry sectors will assist us to further serve our key clients. Her industry experience fits well with our focus on financial services, FMCG, retail, media and, the growing field of social media,” said Don Boyd, Group Deputy Chief Executive, Norton Rose Group.
“I am pleased to be joining Norton Rose Australia at a time when global reach is so important for access to and delivery of legal services. The opportunities for further regional and global engagement for my practice area and clients will be significantly enhanced,” said Jackie O’Brien.
Jackie’s appointment is the 11th significant lateral hire for Norton Rose Australia since the merger announcement.
Recent lateral appointments to Norton Rose Australia include:
- OHS partner Barry Sherriff from Freehills to the OHS team
- Ex-General Counsel of Vale Pty Ltd Robert Milbourne to the Energy & Resources team
- Ex-Mallesons Stephen Jaques lawyer Petar Kuessner to the Banking & Finance team
- Ex-Dibbs Barker partner Gerard Breen to the Restructuring & Insolvency team
- Derek La Ferla has joined the Corporate Finance team in Perth
- Vincent Dwyer has joined Norton Rose Australia from Gilbert and Tobin – where he was co-head of the energy team
- Ernest van Buuren, former partner at Blake Dawson joined the transport team
- Peter Borg, former partner at Pinsent Masons, joins the Construction & Engineering team
- Siobhan Flores-Walsh, former partner at Australian Business Lawyers joined OH&S team
- Anthony Latimer joined Corporate & Commercial from Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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