Media release | Gadens announces four partner promotions effective 1 July 2026

National law firm Gadens announces four partner promotions effective 1 July 2026. These appointments reinforce the firm’s continued investment in its people and its commitment to building depth across its national platform, now with over 120 partners.

Commenting on the promotions, Mark Pistilli, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, said:

“Gadens is growing with purpose. In the past year, we have expanded our national footprint, re-established our presence in Western Australia and welcomed high calibre lateral partners across key practice areas.

Our strategy is clear: to lead in our chosen markets and sectors, enable our people to succeed and deliver sustained value for our clients.

“Our people are central to this strategy. We recognise performance and contribution, and this cohort of market leading lawyers brings exceptional capability. I am confident they will make a meaningful and lasting impact.”

The promoted partners are:

Sandra Camilleri

Sandra has extensive experience advising on the development, protection, management and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patent, trade mark, copyright and design matters. Sandra has developed a leading reputation, particularly in patent enforcement and patent litigation matters.

Shane Wacker

Shane advises on strategic projects and commercial agreements, with particular expertise in the energy sector. He assists major gas industry participants on complex commercial arrangements and regulatory frameworks. Shane supports clients across all industries on corporate transactions, including capital raisings, joint venture and shareholder arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions.

Tegan Harris

Tegan is a seasoned litigator with ten years’ experience in complex, high-stakes disputes across the financial services and government sectors. She is recognised for her expertise in contentious tax matters, regulatory proceedings, and sensitive commercial claims.

Yangmin Park

Yangmin has extensive experience in the acquisition, development, leasing and divestment of commercial and retail property, retirement living assets and lease communities across multiple jurisdictions. Before joining Gadens, he spent more than 12 years in-house, including managing an A-REIT’s national retail portfolio valued in excess of $5bn.

Further to the partner appointments, Gadens has also promoted three senior associates and eight special counsels, recognising outstanding talent and supporting the firm’s continued growth.

These promotions build on the 12 lateral partners who have joined Gadens in the past year, including Alex Biddulph, Andrew Rich, Brett Sangster, Danny Simmons, David Fleming, Franki Ganter, Kiri Jervis, Lynda Reid, Megan King, Rebecca Mercer, Shaun McNaught and Shelley Gepp. Together, these appointments deepen the expertise within Gadens’ national partnership and support the delivery of exceptional, solutions-focused services.