Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has appointed Andrew Gill and Lee Carroll as partners in the firm's Dispute Resolution and Arbitration group. Andrew is based in Canberra and Lee in Melbourne.
Both Andrew and Lee are well known in the market for managing high-end disputes. Their appointments deepen the bench of one of Australia's leading disputes team that is currently involved in a number of significant disputes.
Andrew’s appointment will round out the JWS Canberra team, which has a strong focus on M&A and assisting offshore investors navigate complex regulatory and trade issues, particularly in the defence and technology sectors. Andrew has substantial experience in running disputes in the agriculture, environment, defence and technology sectors.
Lee's appointment will deepen the firm's disputes and domestic and international arbitration capability, addressing an increasing demand for arbitration from our Energy & Resources and Infrastructure clients. Lee also advises investors and sovereign state parties on investment protection under bilateral and multilateral treaties. Lee will head up the firm's arbitration group.
Managing Partner Jeremy Davis said, “Our Dispute Resolution team handles some of the largest corporate disputes in Australia. Andrew and Lee's extensive experience will enhance JWS' reputation as a “go to” firm for challenging disputes that require creative minds to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.”
Andrew said, “I was drawn to JWS’ strong disputes reputation and growing presence in the nation’s capital. The opportunity will allow me to focus on delivering the best outcome for my clients with the support of some of the best litigators in the country.”
Lee said, “JWS is renowned for its depth of expertise for handling complex disputes. I am excited to contribute my own experience and lead the firm’s arbitration group.”
Andrew started this week and Lee joins on Monday, 17 November 2025.
About Johnson Winter Slattery
JWS is a leading independent Australian law firm of more than 450 people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. The firm is engaged by major corporates and investment funds on their most challenging transactions and disputes.
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