Carter Newell has announced the upcoming elevation of ten team members, including two to Special Counsel, as its specialist expertise in construction, projects and infrastructure, insurance, and planning and environment law strengthens.
Effective from 1 July 2026, the firm has team members from all three offices – Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne – being elevated:
Special Counsel
- Olivia Gardener: Construction, Projects & Infrastructure, Brisbane
- Aristea Friedrich: Professional Liability, Sydney
Senior Associate
- Vesna Koteska-Frederiksen: Professional Liability, Melbourne
- Sam Cooper: General Liability, Brisbane
- Isabelle Touma: Professional Liability, Sydney
- Lara Hamed: General Liability, Sydney
Associate
- Clare Ryan: General Liability, Brisbane
- Eliza Burke: Planning & Environment, Brisbane
Management Team
- Jodie Farquhar: Finance Operations Manager, Brisbane
- Jack McLeod: IT Operations Manager, Brisbane
These promotions reflect Carter Newell’s continued development of deep specialist expertise across its core practice areas and industries.
Carter Newell CEO Marc Walker said the firm is focused on developing its people.
“At Carter Newell, we strive to foster an environment where talent is recognised and rewarded, and it’s always fulfilling to see that come to fruition in our elevations.
“We are proud of the talent nurtured here, and these elevations are a formal reflection of the cumulative growth our people achieve through their dedication to excellence every day.
“Congratulations to all being elevated on achieving this next milestone in their careers,” said Marc.
