Moray & Agnew Lawyers Melbourne, led by Melbourne Managing Partner Bill Papastergiadis, marked a successful conclusion to the year with an event and Papastergiadis’ appointment as Chairman of the firm’s National Executive. The appointment involves him, along with other members of the National Executive, leading the strategic vision and direction of the national firm’s future. Moray & Agnew Lawyers boasts over 800 employees nationally across seven offices throughout the country.
The end of year event at Alto Event Space at Melbourne’s historic GPO building, was attended by distinguished clients, legal professionals, and industry leaders and two high profile guest speakers, Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services and Victoria’s Colin Brooks Minister for Development Victoria, Minister for Precincts and Minister for Creative Industries.
Shorten spoke on his long political career, on the eve of his retirement from parliament, through to his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra. He also reflected on as how the US election may impact the political landscape in Australia. Shorten, has held prominent roles in the past, including leader Labor he also spoke about his personal and deep connection to Victoria’s Greek community and acknowledged the Greeks’ “contributions to Australia, especially in areas including business, culture, and the economy”. He said that he “regularly attends events where Bill [Papastergiadis] is present as the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne”.
“Bill is an enthusiastic and articulate leader in our State wearing several hats which include law, football, and community matters.
“Our exchanges are always constructive and productive”.
In an equally thoughtful speech, Brooks shared his insights from his experience in his current portfolios in areas including community services, housing, and social policy. He noted that he met Papastergiadis in his role as the Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and stated, “Investing in multiculturalism is a fundamental building block for Victoria’s continued prosperity”.
“It is the concerted effort and diligence of persons such as Bill Papastergiadis in their community work that helps solidify the social fabric of our society.”
Brooks went on to talk through the strategy of the current Housing Platform of the Allan State Government. He said the government is encouraging the construction of more housing in the areas where people grew up in. The Minister emphasised the importance of polices that consider the intrinsic value to society of different generations living in the same neighbourhood, and the cohesion this brings to society and families.
Papastergiadis expressed his “heartfelt” thanks to Moray & Agnew’s clients for their continued support throughout the year.
“This event is a chance for us to express our appreciation for our clients and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you,” he said.
“We are also proud to have had Mr Shorten and Mr Brooks attend this event and for sharing their insights with us. This event not only allows us to show our appreciation, but it also provides us all with an invaluable opportunity to hear from leading voices in Australia.”
Papastergiadis highlighted key achievements of the firm over the past year, including its significant growth. Melbourne office now boasts over 200 staff including 30 partners and has been rated as one of the fastest growing law firms in Victoria for several years.
The appointment of eight new partners and their teams in the past 18 months alone extended the firm’s services to include mining, renewable energy, marine insurance, and franchising and opens a number of new jurisdictions for its practices.
Papastergiadis emphasised that connections across one’s personal life and in commerce are critical to success.
“Moray & Agnew brings together our clients with the aim of forging stronger relationships at all levels of our interactions such that outcomes are achieved to the clients’ satisfaction.”
