Blake Dawson appoints new London resident

Australian firm Blake Dawson Waldron has appointed Geoff Hone as its new resident partner in London. Hone, a partner with the firm since 1975, specialises in corporate and commercial work. He replaces former resident partner Mary Padbury, who after two years is returning to Melbourne. Hone has already spent a year as resident partner in London, prior to Padbury's appointment.