27 March 2007
Perth, 26 March 2007: Clayton Utz continues to strengthen its corporate capability in Perth, welcoming back Heath Lewis to the fold as a partner in the Corporate Advisory/M&A practice.
Heath was a highly-regarded solicitor in the Perth office before heading to London to work at leading 'magic circle' firm Slaughter and May in 2004.
Heath brings to Clayton Utz strong experience across a range of areas, including Private Equity, ECM, M&A and Energy & Resources.
Heath said his decision to re-join his old firm was a natural one given his rapport with the team at Clayton Utz in Perth and the firm's national profile. Armed with two and a half years' broad-based experience at London's pre-eminent corporate practice, the opportunity to return to one of Perth's leading corporate practices proved to be irresistible.
"I am genuinely excited by the prospect of leveraging my first-rate experience and building a practice during what I believe will be a significant period in Western Australia's history," said Heath.
Clayton Utz Perth office partner-in-charge Geoff Simpson said Heath's recruitment added further depth to the corporate team as the office continues to enjoy a strong period of growth.
"Western Australia is experiencing strong growth which is driving activity in a range of sectors. Heath's hire reflects our desire to further boost our Perth-based teams to respond to that activity," said Geoff. "We are getting a strong flow of instructions from both existing and new clients in areas which match Heath's experience, including M&A, Energy & Resources and Private Equity."
