26 October 2004 LAWFUEL – Law, legal, attorney, law firm newsTop boutique Perth construction law firm Hollingdales is to become part of Asia Pacific law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.
Michael Hollingdale will join the AAR partnership and offer clients advice in the areas of civil engineering, construction, transport, resources infrastructure projects and commercial dispute resolution.
Hollingdales’ team of specialist construction lawyers, including Stephen McComish, will also join AAR’s Perth office.
“We are delighted to have lured some of the best construction lawyers in the West who have a reputation that extends nationwide,” said AAR Perth Practice Director Nic Tolé.
“Our Perth office has grown from around eight to more than 80 people in the past six years. The arrival of Michael and his team adds another chapter to that growth through adding a top-flight construction practice that clients in the West can access,” said Mr Tolé.
“This firm is very much about growing talent from within but, when we do go outside, we look for the very best in the market – Michael and his team very much fit that category,” said Mr Tolé. “Hollingdales also shares our ethos of clear thinking and client service and we know they’ll be an integral part of the AAR team.”
Mr Hollingdale, who established his firm in 1995 after a successful career in a top-tier firm, said the opportunity to join AAR was too good to pass by.
“AAR’s Perth office has impressed the local market with its rapid growth and approach to service, which has seen it win an enviable client list, particularly in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. Our team looks forward to adding to that reputation in the construction sector for local, national and international clients,” said Mr Hollingdale.
Michael Hollingdale and his team will officially join AAR on 1 November 2004.
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For further information contact:
Nic Tolé
Partner
Allens Arthur Robinson
Ph: +61 8 9488 3762
Nic.Tole@aar.com.au
Michael Hollingdale
Partner
Hollingdales
Ph: +61 8 9321 9994
Michael@Hollingdales.com.au
Stephen McComish
Partner
Hollingdales
Ph: +61 8 9321 9994
Stephen@Hollingdales.com.au
Alan Thambiayah
Consultant
Hollingdales
Ph: +61 8 9321 9994
Alan@Hollingdales.com.au
