Skip to main content
Skip to main content

Our Team

Russell Kennedy's experienced team consists of lawyers that know your sector. Many of our lawyers are Accredited Specialists, and have also been acknowledged by Best Lawyers lists as the best in their field.

Anita Courtney

Anita Courtney

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8602 7211
  • Team member email
    • acourtney@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-courtney-7506464b/

Anita is a leading lawyer in aged care who focuses on delivering quality and practical advice to her ...

Learn more Share
Kyle Gillan

Kyle Gillan

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8602 7221
  • Team member email
    • kgillan@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylegillan/

Kyle is a projects and construction lawyer with extensive experience advising clients on the full li ...

Learn more Share
Rohan Harris

Rohan Harris

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 2 8987 0024
  • Team member email
    • rharris@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-harris/

Rohan is Chair of the Russell Kennedy board and partnership. He is also a Principal of the firm’s C ...

Learn more Share
Ilana-Kacev 600 x 450

Ilana Kacev

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8640 2370
  • Team member email
    • ikacev@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilana-kacev-a2045b34/

Ilana is a Law Institute Wills & Estates Accredited Specialist. Ilana’s well rounded experience acro ...

Learn more Share
James Lofting

James Lofting

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 8640 2304
  • Team member email
    • jlofting@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lofting-69a7435a/

James has practiced as a planning and environment lawyer in Victoria since 2004. He appears regular ...

Learn more Share
Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1623
  • Team member email
    • pmccarthy@rk.com.au

Paul leads our Finance Litigation team and acts for several of Australia's largest banks and other f ...

Learn more Share
Andrew Parlour

Andrew Parlour

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 6818
  • Team member email
    • aparlour@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-parlour-56878627/

Andrew is a Principal in the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team and acts for a variety of clients in ...

Learn more Share
Suzanne Rieschieck

Suzanne Rieschieck

  • Team member title
    • Principal
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1544
  • Team member email
    • srieschieck@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-rieschieck-978379118/

Suzanne is a general commercial litigator, focusing on the Property, Building and Construction, Reti ...

Learn more Share
Austin Dou

Austin Dou

  • Team member title
    • Associate
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 8637 9452
  • Team member email
    • ADou@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-dou-547252194/

Austin is a litigation lawyer qualified to practice law in Australia and China. He has a wide range ...

Learn more Share
Amelia Donati Profile

Amelia Donati

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 8602 7222
  • Team member email
    • ADonati@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-donati/

Amelia Donati is a Lawyer in Russell Kennedy’s Government, Planning and Environment team. Amelia ad ...

Learn more Share
DZH 450x600

Despina Hrambanis

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8637 9401
  • Team member email
    • dhrambanis@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/despina-hrambanis-5197401a2/

Despina is a commercial litigation lawyer based in Melbourne. She represents corporate, government ...

Learn more Share
Lauren Millington

Lauren Millington

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 8640 2315
  • Team member email
    • LMillington@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-millington/

Lauren Millington is a Lawyer in Russell Kennedy’s Government, Planning and Environment team and pra ...

Learn more Share
Mary Pirozek

Mary Pirozek

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • 03 8637 9428
  • Team member email
    • MPirozek@rk.com.au

Mary Pirozek is a Lawyer in Russell Kennedy’s Government, Planning and Environment team. Mary advis ...

Learn more Share
STR _ 400x600

Stella Richards

  • Team member title
    • Lawyer
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 8637 9404
  • Team member email
    • SRichards@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellarichards/

Stella works broadly across the commercial sector and advises both private clients and those in the ...

Learn more Share
Paul Gleeson

Paul Gleeson

  • Team member title
    • Principal and Managing Director
  • Team member contact no
    • +61 3 9609 1692
  • Team member email
    • pgleeson@rk.com.au
  • Connect with me on Linkedin
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gleeson-68660118/

Paul is the Managing Director of Russell Kennedy. He is responsible for the delivery of the firm’s s ...

Learn more Share

Area of service

  1. Business Sales
  2. Mergers and Acquisitions
  3. Partnership & Joint Ventures
  4. Commercial Agreements
  5. Governance
  6. Due Diligence
  7. Business Succession Law
  8. Corporate Advisory
  9. Dispute Resolution
  10. Building and ConstructionRemove
  11. Coronial Inquests
  12. Business Law
  13. Commercial Advice
  14. Competition and Consumer LawRemove
  15. Franchising and Direct Selling
  16. International Trade
  17. Public/Product Liability
  18. Business and Investment Structures
  19. Corporations Law
  20. Public Private Partnership
  21. Alternative Dispute Resolution
  22. Bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency
  23. Commercial Litigation
  24. Contractual DisputesRemove
  25. Debt Recovery
  26. Defamation
  27. Insolvency
  28. Litigation
  29. Finance litigation
  30. Freedom of Information
  31. Immigration & Refugee Law
  32. Privacy
  33. Public Law
  34. Registration and Disciplinary Proceedings
  35. Regulatory Compliance
  36. Royal Commissions
  37. Statutory Interpretation
  38. Information Technology
  39. Intellectual Property
  40. Copyright
  41. Trade Marks and Registered Designs
  42. Land Acquisition and Compensation
  43. Personal Injury and Compensation
  44. Compensation
  45. WorkCover
  46. Planning and Environment
  47. Contaminated Land and Groundwater
  48. Easements
  49. Heritage
  50. Environment
  51. EPA Licensing
  52. Guardianship and AdministrationRemove
  53. Roads Law
  54. Procurement
  55. ConstructionRemove
  56. Waste Management
  57. Government Law
  58. Building Regulation
  59. Private Client ServicesRemove
  60. Contested Estates and Trusts
  61. Estate Planning
  62. Probate and Estate Administration
  63. Prosecutions
  64. Crown Land
  65. Infrastructure Projects
  66. Mortgagee Enforcement
  67. Mortgagee Sales
  68. Property Disputes
  69. Property Law
  70. Subdivisions
  71. Leases and Licenses
  72. Owners’ Corporation
  73. Workplace Relations
  74. Employment and Safety
  75. Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
  76. Discrimination and Human Rights
  77. Employment Advice
  78. Employment Disputes
  79. Equal Opportunity and Discrimination
  80. Industrial Relations
  81. Workplace Health and Safety
  82. Workplace Agreements
  83. Family Law
  84. Pro Bono
  85. Administrative Law
  86. Local Government
  87. Franchising
  88. Professional Services
Dynamic widget keyword search
Search
Scroll to top