Media releases

03 July 2024 | Shannon Platt recognised in IP STARS
Shannon Platt has been recognised as a 'trade mark star' in the 2024 edition of IP STARS.

30 May 2024 | Sparke Helmore ranked by Best Lawyers in the Best Law Firms - Australia
Sparke Helmore has been recognised nationally in seven practice areas and regionally in 26 practice areas, in the Best Lawyers 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Australia.

28 May 2024 | Global Insurance Law Connect – Risk Radar Report 2024
The sixth edition of the annual Risk Radar Report has been released.

10 May 2024 | Sparke Helmore welcomes back Special Counsel, Cara Bettenay
Cara Bettenay has re-joined Sparke Helmore, based in the firm's Perth office.

07 May 2024 | Special Counsel, Adam Payne, joins our Projects & Government Commercial team
Adam Payne has joined our Projects & Government Commercial team and is based in our Sydney office.

06 May 2024 | Alice Chen joins Sparke Helmore's Projects & Government Commercial team
We are pleased to announce that Alice Chen has joined our Projects & Government Commercial team, based in Sydney.

03 May 2024 | Janette McLennan and team of four join Sparke Helmore's Specialty Lines team
We are pleased to announce that Janette McLennan, a Sparke Helmore alum, has re-joined our Specialty Lines team as a Partner.

02 May 2024 | Jehan Mata announced as a Finalist in Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards
Jehan has been announced as a finalist in the category of Insurance Partner of the Year.

01 May 2024 | Simon Lewis joins Sparke Helmore's Projects & Government Commercial team
Sparke Helmore is pleased to announce Simon Lewis has joined the firm's Projects & Government Commercial team, based in Sydney.

29 April 2024 | What is the right to disconnect and how will it impact you?
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) has been amended and eligible employees will have a new 'right to disconnect' outside of work hours.