We are delighted to share that Rob Jackson — Partner, Sam Eichenbaum — Senior Consultant, Elise Jasper — Associate, and our Workplace Relations practice have been recognised in the Doyle’s Employment Guides for Victoria, 2025.
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Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to welcome Andrew Gale and Hendrik Wise, our talented law graduates for 2025
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Andrew Gale and Hendrik Wise as part of our 2025 Graduate Program.

Congratulations Arielle Vlahiotis and Jenna Bayindir on their admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to share that Arielle Vlahiotis and Jenna Bayindir were admitted as lawyers to the Supreme Court of Victoria earlier today.

Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia vindicates Il Mercato Centrale decision on trade mark
On Friday 6 December 2024, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia dismissed the appeal against the decision of Justice Charlesworth on 26 February 2024 where her Honour ruled that Mercato Centrale Australia Pty Ltd’s use of the name ‘Il Mercato Centrale’ did not infringe the registered trade mark ‘MERCATO’ held by Caporaso Pty Ltd.

Introducing Mark Gomez, Associate in our Property group
We are delighted to introduce Mark Gomez, Associate in our Property group.

Introducing Brighid Virtue, Associate in our Corporate & Commercial group
We are delighted to introduce Brighid Virtue, Associate in our Corporate & Commercial group.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers advises Stannards on its partnership with Pemba Capital Partners
Rigby Cooke Lawyers advised Stannards, a leading accounting and business advisory firm, on its partnership with Pemba Capital Partners (Pemba), a prominent investor in high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses.

Introducing Maddy Lodge, Lawyer in our Workplace Relations group
We are delighted to introduce Maddy Lodge, Lawyer in our Workplace Relations group.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers appoints new commercial litigation and insolvency partner, Julie Callea-Smyth
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Julie Callea-Smyth, Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Insolvency & Reconstruction practices.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers assists DSV Air & Sea in long-term lease at Port of Brisbane
Rigby Cooke Lawyers assisted DSV Air & Sea on its 10-year lease agreement with Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) for a warehouse and container hardstand on a 4.8ha site on Fisherman Islands, which was announced recently.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers successfully acts for Central Pier Pty Ltd in its legal dispute with Development Victoria
The Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at Rigby Cooke Lawyers successfully acted for Central Pier Pty Ltd and its subtenant Atlantic Group in its Federal Court claim against Development Victoria. The case, which was led by Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Demian Walton (Partner) and supported by Sascha Kenny (Associate), was settled on Monday for a confidential sum.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to welcome our talented law graduates for 2024, Jenna Bayindir and Arielle Vlahiotis.
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jenna and Arielle as part of our 2024 Law Graduate Program.
Rigby Cooke Lawyers announces Senior Associate promotions
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is proud to acknowledge the exceptional work of our legal staff by announcing three Senior Associate promotions across our Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Planning & Environment and Wills & Estates teams.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is on the move
One of Australia’s oldest law firms, Rigby Cooke Lawyers is on the move.
The full service commercial law firm, which can trace its heritage back to 1848 and has included partners such as former Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt, is moving to state of the art offices over 2 floors in Melbourne Central Tower at 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.