Gilchrist Connell elevates South Australian principal in latest promotion round
Leading Australian insurance sector law firm, Gilchrist Connell, is delighted to announce the promotion of Zoe Dempster to Principal, effective 1 January 2025.
Since joining Gilchrist Connell’s Adelaide office in 2017, Zoe has developed a strong practice working with clients across a broad range of areas, including professional indemnity, public liability, employment, and worker’s compensation.
Zoe’s extensive experience acting for insurers, self-insured organisations, government clients and employers has been recognised in the market. She was named in the most recent editions of Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law, and as an Insurance Rising Star in 2020’s Doyle's Guide.
Managing principal, Richard Wood, commented “Zoe’s promotion is gratifying on a number of levels. On a personal level, Zoe is a superstar and the opportunity to recognise her achievements in this way is particularly pleasing.
For our clients, having someone of Zoe’s calibre in our principal ranks is a tremendous asset. Her expertise, level-headed approach and commercial acumen is valued by her clients and peers alike.”
Richard Wood
Managing Principal
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