Moray & Agnew Lawyers has announced the appointment of Senior Associate Morgan Cherry to its team of Property & Development lawyers.

Prior to joining Moray & Agnew, Morgan gained extensive experience from a range of private practice roles, including a clerkship in Jakarta at one of Indonesia’s leading corporate and commercial law firms during his legal studies.

Sean O’Sullivan, Moray & Agnew’s Newcastle Managing Partner said that with a proven track record in property law and a dedication to delivering exceptional legal services, Morgan joins a well-established team in Newcastle.

“We’re thrilled to have Morgan join us – his legal acumen, dedication to his clients, and alignment to our values make him a great addition to our firm and is testament to Moray & Agnew’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality legal services to our clients,” Sean said.

Morgan’s approach to providing pragmatic outcomes for his clients saw him win the 2022 Lawyers Weekly ‘30 under 30’ award in Real Estate.

Fiona Nelson, Head of Property said that Morgan was well-known for his client-centred approach, ensuring that every client’s unique needs are met.

“He will work with a wide range of clients, including property developers, statutory authorities, government and state-controlled entities, not-for-profit entities and private clients, and his expertise will undoubtedly contribute to Moray & Agnew’s standing as a leading property law firm in the region,” Fiona said.

Nationally, Moray & Agnew has more than 700 people across offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns, with Newcastle having an team of 130 people.

Morgan said that he was excited to be part of a highly professional yet welcoming and friendly firm.

“Moray & Agnew is a good fit for my experience, with a wide range of high-calibre clients, interesting legal work, inspiring colleagues and a great culture.”

IMAGE | Morgan Cherry, Senior Associate – Property & Development