DWF, the Manchester-based firm that is preparing to go public, is continuing its expansion in Australia, merging with a Melbourne-based boutique and recruiting in Sydney.
WARD Lawyers, a 23-member boutique specialising in corporate advisory, financial services and real estate, joins DWF. WARD is led by managing director Philip Gleed and includes director Scott Stewart and five principal lawyers (equivalent to partner): Mary Nemeth, Susan Phillips, Joe Katz, Chantal Reigo and Dennis Batur. Gleed joins DWF as executive head of the Melbourne office and Stewart as Australia head of planning and environment.
