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HopgoodGanim Lawyers has strengthened its construction practice with the appointment of a new partner from Thomsons.

Russell Kennedy has lured planning and environment lawyer Craig Tidemann from Thomsons to join the firm's partnership in its Sydney office.

Law firm Pinsent Masons has lured a Dentons partner to bolster its energy and infrastructure projects offering in Australia and Asia Pacific.

Dentons has snagged a partner from DLA Piper with extensive experience on major projects for its Brisbane office.

Gadens has hired two new partners in its fintech and property practices to meet growing client demand.

The team from Perth's Chord Advisory -- headed by two former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partners -- will join Clayton Utz to strengthen the Big Six firm's infrastructure, construction and real estate practice.

Three construction specialists have departed Norton Rose Fulbright for Hicksons, saying the firm's size provided better value and flexibility for clients. 

Macpherson Kelley has hired an experienced property lawyer as a principal in its Sydney property team.

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has brought on a partner and his team from Herro Soliciors to expand its commercial property and leasing practices. 

Meridian Lawyers has nabbed an insurance litigator from Lander & Rogers who has worked on combustible cladding matters to co-head its professional and financial risk group.