Law firm KWM welcomes Adam Black, Karim Issa, Genovieve Lajeunesse, and Richard Shi as partners.

King & Wood Mallesons Australia (KWM), a global law firm, recently announced the promotion of four individuals to partnership within the Australian branch. Effective as of July 1, 2025, Adam Black, Karim Issa, Genovieve Lajeunesse, and Richard Shi were elevated to this esteemed position.

Karim Issa and Genovieve Lajeunesse are part of KWM’s mergers and acquisitions group, while Adam Black and Richard Shi are affiliated with the firm’s energy, resources, and infrastructure practice. Renae Lattey, KWM’s chief executive partner in Australia, expressed her satisfaction with these promotions, highlighting the increased number of partners within the firm, now totaling 16.

According to a statement released by Lattey, the firm’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and showcasing exceptional talent within the organization is evident through these promotions. Lattey emphasized that the new partners will continue to drive the firm’s growth and provide exceptional client service.

Adam Black, based in Brisbane, specializes in project development, acquisitions, joint ventures, and regulatory advice across various sectors such as gas, renewables, mining, carbon offsets, and future fuels like hydrogen.

Karim Issa, also located in Brisbane, focuses on private mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital raisings, with vast experience in cross-border transactions across different industries.

Genovieve Lajeunesse, based in Melbourne, has a wealth of experience handling domestic and cross-border transactions in public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters.

Richard Shi, operating from Perth, concentrates on liquefied natural gas, new energy projects, and resource sectors like iron ore and lithium, serving prominent companies in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Shi’s practice encompasses complex energy and resources projects, project structuring, joint venture governance, and regulatory matters.

In conclusion, these promotions underscore KWM’s commitment to fostering leadership and recognizing exceptional talent within the legal industry. The newly appointed partners bring diverse expertise and capabilities to further strengthen the firm’s client service and growth in the region, signaling a bright future for King & Wood Mallesons Australia.