Promotions include new Partner

McCullough Robertson has announced the appointment of James Lynagh as a Partner in the Insurance and Corporate Risk team based in Brisbane, effective 1 July 2025, along with 17 promotions nationally.

James advises on a broad range of insurance issues including compliance, indemnity, liability, quantum, statutory entitlement and contribution, and acts for clients across the financial services, resources and mining, life sciences and local government sectors.


James Lynagh

He also has expertise managing and assisting clients to achieve insurance claims resolutions.

McCullough Robertson Chair of Partners Kristan Conlon said: “I am delighted to welcome James to the partnership, as we continue to provide opportunities for growth to our talented, down to earth and approachable people.


Claire Hart

“Like me, James started at McCullough Robertson as a graduate and it has been fantastic to see him learn and grow as his career has evolved. I am excited about the contribution James will make as a partner as we adapt to meet ever-changing market needs and align our focus to strengthen the support we have provided to our clients since 1926.”

In addition to the partner promotions, the following Brisbane lawyers have also been promoted effective 1 July 2025: Special Counsel Claire Hart – Real estate, Senior Associates Bernard Dwyer – Employment relations and safety, Danika Tobin – Finance, Elise Emmerson – Tax, Jack Howe – Employment relations and safety, Laura Sclavos – Corporate, Rachel Oost – Construction and infrastructure, Rob Sosnowski – Corporate, and Steven Valev – Insurance and Corporate Risk.



“These appointments are evidence of our strong pipeline of talent, future partners and leaders of the firm. They bring fresh ideas and diverse perspectives and have demonstrated their commitment to our clients’ success and their ability to deliver practical and commercial solutions. I am excited to see their careers develop,” Kristan said.

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