Updated
Updated · Lawyers Weekly · Jul 12
Clyde & Co Hires Sarah Wood From Gilchrist Connell to Lead Australia Employment Practice
Updated
Updated · Lawyers Weekly · Jul 12

Clyde & Co Hires Sarah Wood From Gilchrist Connell to Lead Australia Employment Practice

1 articles · Updated · Lawyers Weekly · Jul 12

Summary

  • Sarah Wood joined Clyde & Co on 29 June as partner and Australian employment practice leader, taking charge from the firm’s Sydney office.
  • Clyde & Co said the hire expands its employment, safety and regulatory capabilities as clients seek more advice on rising workplace risks, disputes and investigations.
  • Wood spent 7 years at Gilchrist Connell and served more than 5 years as a principal, advising corporates and insurers on employment, industrial relations, workplace safety and litigation.
  • A newly recruited team will support Wood, who will also work with Clyde & Co’s global employment, immigration and pensions teams on cross-border matters.

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