Media releases

29 January 2026 | Paul Calvert joins Sparke Helmore's major projects and construction team in Brisbane
We are pleased to announce that Paul Calvert has joined our Projects & Government Commercial team as a Partner, effective 27 January 2026.

28 January 2026 | Sparke Helmore welcomes Martin Kelly as a Special Counsel
We are pleased to welcome Martin Kelly to Sparke Helmore as a Special Counsel, effective 12 January 2026.

22 January 2026 | Sparke Helmore announces Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate new year promotions
Sparke Helmore is pleased to announce its new year promotions for 2026.

16 January 2026 | Sparke Helmore recognised in the 2026 Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide
Sparke Helmore has been recognised in seven practice areas, placing in various tiers in the 2026 guide.

15 January 2026 | Sparke Helmore featured in the Legal 500 Shipping Comparative Guide
The 2026 Guide has been released and Michelle Taylor and her team have contributed the Australian chapter for the Shipping Comparative Guide.

12 December 2025 | Sparke Helmore has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide
We are pleased to announce that Sparke Helmore has been ranked in four categories in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide. The celebration continues with seven partners being recognised in their respective categories.

26 November 2025 | Kim Hodge joins Sparke Helmore's Workplace team in Perth
We are pleased to announce that Kim Hodge has joined our Workplace team as a Partner, effective 17 November 2025.

12 November 2025 | Sparke Helmore welcomes Mark Gray-Spencer to our Specialty Lines Insurance team
We are pleased to welcome Mark Gray-Spencer as a Partner in our Specialty Lines Insurance team, specialising in aviation and aerospace.

10 November 2025 | Global Insurance Law Connect - Property Catastrophe and Climate Governance Report
Global Insurance Law Connect has announced the publication of its inaugural report, bringing together insights from 23 members firms from across the globe.

07 November 2025 | Sparke Helmore welcomes Patrick Tuohey to its Specialty Lines Insurance team
We are pleased to welcome Patrick Tuohey to Sparke Helmore as a Partner in our Specialty Lines Insurance team.