Holman Fenwick Willan has launched an office in Perth, marking the firm’s third presence in Australia.

The office, which opened today (1 May), will focus on the energy and natural resources sectors. It will be headed by Julian Sher, who joins from Perth’s Francis Burt Chambers. Sher, a commercial litigator, was formerly partner-in-charge of Australian firm’s Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s local base.