Australia’s Mills Oakley has recruited Tania Sibree and Randall Gerkens as partners in Melbourne, aiming to further elevate the firm’s standing in financial services and property.
“The introduction of Tania and Randall to the partnership not only increases the capability of their respective teams, but also further boosts the firm’s reputation in the areas of financial services and property, where we see great opportunities in the current market,” John Nerurker, chief executive officer at Mills Oakley, told Asia Business Law Journal.
Nerurker added that Mills Oakley was continuously looking at ways to further boost their capabilities, which included looking laterally at talent outside of, as well as within, the firm.
Joining Mills Oakley from EY, Sibree brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been instrumental in advising clients on new and emerging regulations particularly around digital assets and AML/CTF requirements. At Mills Oakley, she will play a pivotal role in the firm’s financial services team, with her primary focus being on funds management across a wide variety of asset classes.
Gerkens, previously a partner at K&L Gates, has led major transactions including the largest commercial office lease pre-commitment/redevelopment and the largest one-line corporate real estate transaction in Victoria last year. He is particularly known for his capabilities in innovative structuring and titling arrangements for residential and mixed-use projects, which will add value to the firm’s national property team.
“We have built a comprehensive partnership with more than 170 partners; however, we see great opportunity in continuing to both internally promote and acquire talent to grow and strengthen our position as a leading national law firm,” said Nerurker.
