Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of eight Executive Counsel in Australia.
The promotions are part of the firm's global executive counsel promotions, with 32 promoted globally.
In congratulating the new executive counsel, Kristin Stammer, Executive Partner, Australia and Asia said: "Our new Executive Counsel are highly skilled and have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to our clients and firm.
"They are trusted advisers to our clients with a deep understanding of the complex legal and commercial environment our clients operate in.
"They bring expertise in competition, corporate governance, energy projects, tax, real estate and employment, industrial relations and safety, to support the continued strength of our market-leading practices."
The promotions come into effect 1 May 2026.
Elise Bulla, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure, Sydney
Elise is an experienced energy and infrastructure lawyer specialising in large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, battery storage, onshore and offshore wind, and hybrid projects. She provides practical, commercially focused advice shaped by both private practice and senior in-house experience and has advised on projects across a number of jurisdictions, including Australia and the UK.
Marco Fedeli, Employment and Industrial Relations, Melbourne
Marco practices in all aspects of employment and industrial relations, advising clients across a range of sectors and industries. He has particular specialisations in workplace investigations, executive remuneration and terminations, employment advice and litigation, payroll review and compliance, industrial relations bargaining and disputes, and conducting workplace training. He is known for delivering practical, strategic and commercially focused advice to help clients manage risk and achieve successful outcomes.
Michelle Gosling, Real Estate, Brisbane
Michelle is an experienced real estate lawyer advising clients on all aspects of project development work, large-scale acquisitions and disposals of industrial, commercial and retail property and major leasing transactions for various industries. She works closely with legal and commercial teams to deliver prompt, practical and commercially sound advice on complex property matters.
Elizabeth Hersey, Competition, Regulation & Trade, Sydney
Elizabeth is a competition and consumer lawyer who advises clients on merger clearances, competition and consumer law investigations, and third-party access disputes, with particular experience in the consumer goods, infrastructure and technology sectors. Elizabeth has both domestic and international private practice experience and has also worked as in-house competition and consumer law counsel at two ASX-listed FMCG companies.
Bianca Marcocci, Corporate Governance and Board Advisory, Sydney
Bianca is a corporate lawyer in the firm's Head Office Advisory Team (HOAT). She advises clients on corporate governance issues, including disclosure, board matters and legal risk management, and is a trusted adviser to a significant proportion of the country's largest companies. She delivers pragmatic advice to executives and boards, with strong insight into the listed company environment, emerging market trends and best practice governance.
Adam Ray, Employment, Melbourne
Adam advises listed and unlisted companies on the employment and incentives aspects of M&A transactions, executive remuneration, termination of employment, Corporations Act compliance, outsourcing and transfer of business matters, and the establishment and operation of employee incentive and management equity plans. He also advises across the full spectrum of employment law and industrial relations. Adam is recognised for his technical excellence and commercially pragmatic approach, with over 11 years of experience in Australia and the UK. He has worked in our Melbourne, Brisbane and London offices.
Naison Seery, Tax, Melbourne
Naison is an experienced tax lawyer who advises clients on the income tax aspects of corporate, private capital and energy transition matters. He works across a broad range of sectors, including technology, funds, and projects. Naison is a passionate and experienced tax lawyer dedicated to helping clients navigate and resolve complex tax challenges and is known for his commercial focus and technical expertise.
Graeme Tanner, Work Health and Safety, Employment, and Workers Compensation, Melbourne
Graeme is an employment and safety lawyer specialising in work health and safety, with particular expertise in the intersection of WHS, employment and workers' compensation laws. His practice spans crisis management, incident response, regulatory engagement and strategic advisory work for a diverse client base, including many of Australia's largest employers across the mining, energy, construction and financial services sectors.