2026 Future Legal Leaders
Congratulations to Callum Bailey, Josh Ioelu and Chris Thomson on their recognition in The Lawyer magazine's 2026 Future Legal Leaders list (Australia and New Zealand).
Callum Bailey (Counsel) is a core member of our corporate team, advising on significant public and private M&A, private equity, joint ventures and foreign investment matters. With experience spanning New Zealand and London, Callum is highly regarded for his commercial insight and pragmatic approach to complex transactions.
Joshua Ioelu (Senior Associate) in our Banking and Finance team, specialises in securitisation, structured finance and debt capital markets. Joshua advises institutional borrowers and financial institutions on complex financing matters and is valued for his calm, measured and solutions-focused counsel.
Chris Thomson (Senior Associate) in our Banking and Finance team, advises domestic and offshore clients across a broad range of financing transactions, including acquisition financing, securitisation and bond issuances. Chris is known for his clear, commercially focused advice and collaborative working style. We are proud to see this recognition, reflecting the value they bring to our firm and to our clients.
We are proud to see this recognition, reflecting the value they bring to our firm and to our clients.
Best Young Lawyers in Australia and New Zealand 35 and Under | Future Legal Leaders | NZ Lawyer
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