Dispute Resolution Senior Executive Lawyers promotions

14 June 2024

Please join us in congratulating Luke Akele, Grace Ng and Sam Witton on their appointment as Senior Executive Lawyers (SES Band 1, equivalent to Partner) within the Dispute Resolution group at the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS).

These appointments recognise Luke, Grace and Sam’s long-standing and important contributions to Commonwealth legal practice, and their exceptional professional reputations.

These individuals advise a range of Commonwealth government clients on the cases that matter.

Their work spans the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, complex and sensitive litigation across a range of portfolios including environment and climate change, migration and citizenship as well as health and safety, and employment-related litigation and training.

AGS offers unique dispute resolution expertise in the provision of legal advice and assistance to and across government. AGS advises on legal issues that are fundamental to the Commonwealth’s activities.

We wish Luke, Grace and Sam the very best as they begin their new roles.