Minter Ellison has appointed accountant and former board advisor to King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) Tony Harrington as its new chief executive in the place of partner John Weber, who is stepping down from the role in June.

Harrington, who was also managing director of investment bank Moelis & Company, will commence his employment with the firm on 22 April but will assume the role of chief executive on 1 July.