Clyde & Co has opened its fourth Australian office after raiding local firm Sparke Helmore for a launch in Brisbane.

A three-partner team from Sparke Helmore has joined Clydes, with the firm saying it will look to hire 20 lawyers in the Queensland capital this year. Matthew Pokarier will front the office and will be joined by fellow former Sparke Helmore partners Jacinta Long and Maxine Tills.