Peter Sygrove and Louise Denton have been promoted to Principal, effective 1 April 2020, TODD & WALKER Law has announced.

Peter advises on all aspects of property law including retail and commercial leasing, buying and selling real estate, due diligence investigations of commercial property portfolios, residential development, subdivisions and construction.

He is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of the Overseas Investment Act and for offering clients his additional expertise in broader corporate and commercial matters.

Louise Denton is a criminal defence expert; an experienced litigator she has appeared in numerous District Court cases, High Court appeals and Parole Board hearings, and is a well-respected lawyer for all manner of criminal and quasi-criminal matters.

Louise is also leading the firm’s family law work and will head the firm’s family law and relationship property team. She regularly advises in the areas of domestic violence, protection orders and care of children following separation, guardianship and other associated family law matters.