Kells announces new Partner and four Associate promotions

Kells Lawyers is proud to announce the promotion of David Addinall to the position of Partner and the promotion of four outstanding lawyers to the position of Associate, effective 1 July 2025. This exciting announcement reflects the firm’s ongoing growth, commitment to excellence, and dedication to delivering outstanding legal services to our clients.

David Addinall, Commercial Litigation

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of David Addinall to Partner in our Sydney office, who specialises in commercial litigation. Over the years, David has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, sharp legal acumen, and a relentless commitment to delivering high-quality results with no fuss. His ability to navigate complex commercial disputes has made him an invaluable asset to our Sydney commercial litigation practice.

We are also pleased to announce the following four promotions to Associate.

Cassandra Bujaroska, Family Law
Cassandra, based in both our family law Wollongong and Sydney practices, has distinguished herself with a remarkable combination of skill, presence, and work ethic. A passionate advocate for her clients' rights, Cassandra consistently delivers results with unwavering dedication and a positive attitude that embodies the Kells values.

Taylah Jensen, Family Law
Taylah has proven herself to be a dedicated and industrious member of our Wollongong family law team. She is hard working, displays a genuine care for her clients, and with her results-driven approach makes her a standout performer.

Karsandra Mantis, Commercial, Business & Corporate Law
A valued member of our Wollongong office, Karsandra has been with Kells for almost 8 years, demonstrating loyalty, accuracy, and professionalism in all her work. Her quiet yet determined approach makes her a reliable and long-term contributor to the firm’s success.

Brooke Sharp, Conveyancing & Estate Planning Law

Based in our Thirroul office, Brooke has made a tremendous impact on the team, strengthening the office through her exceptional work ethic and client-focused approach. Her strong ethics and outstanding communication skills have earned her the trust and admiration of her clients, making her a true asset to the firm.

Commenting on these promotions, Paul Magagnino, Managing Partner of Kells said:

“We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of David, Brooke, Cassandra, Karsandra, and Taylah. Their promotions are a direct reflection of their significant contributions to the success of the firm. Each of them embodies the four core values that we hold dear at Kells – People, Innovation, Ethics and Results – and their hard work and dedication have helped us achieve growth in both the legal services we provide and the communities we serve. Our success would not be possible without the dedication of talented individuals like them, and we remain committed to expanding our services and continuing to provide excellent legal support to our clients.”

Kells has grown to become a leading full-service law firm in Sydney and the Illawarra region, working alongside our clients and evolving our services to meet our clients’ changing needs. We have a team of passionate, energetic, and client-focused legal professionals with over 70 staff based across 6 offices in Sydney and throughout the Illawarra.

For more information contact

Shayne Lopeman

Marketing Manager

+61 2 4221 9362

slopeman@kells.com.au