King & Wood Mallesons has appointed two new practice heads in Australia following the departure of two of its senior partners last month.

Sydney-based Tim Bednall, previously chairman of the Australian board, is replacing Tim Blue as head of corporate M&A and tax, whilst Scott Gardiner, managing partner for energy and natural resources and China, also based in Sydney, will add to his responsibilities management of the real estate and construction practice previously overseen by Sue Kench.