![Jonathan Aquilina Jonathan Aquilina](/assets/Headshots/Jonathan-Aquilina__FillWzQ2MDAsMzA2N10.jpg)
Jonathan Aquilina has been promoted to Special Counsel.
Jonathan joined the firm in 2014 and is a member of the Commercial team. The appointment recognises his expert skills and experience in advising on complex construction, engineering and property development matters.
![Laura Monahan Laura Monahan](/assets/Headshots/Laura-Monahan__FillWzQ3OTQsMzE5Nl0.jpg)
Laura Monahan has been promoted to Managing Associate.
Laura joined the firm in 2012 and is a member of the Commercial team. Laura’s appointment acknowledges her skills and ability to assist with the firm’s management.
![Dale Thomas Dale Thomas](/assets/Headshots/Dale-Thomas__FillWzQ5MjIsMzI4MV0.jpg)
Dale Thomas has been promoted to Managing Associate.
Dale joined the firm in 2015 and is a member of the Property, Commercial and Asset Planning teams. Dale’s appointment recognises his growing leadership role within the firm. Dale has developed a broad range of skills working across the teams on projects involving iwi property interests, farm succession, syndication and leasehold issues.
![Luke Paerata Luke Paerata](/assets/Headshots/Luke-Paerata__FillWzQ3NjAsMzE3M10.jpg)
Luke Paerata has been promoted to Senior Solicitor.
Luke joined the firm in 2016 and is a member of our Property team. Luke has developed a range of skills including subdivisions, leases and property transactions.
![Chantelle Tyler Chantelle Tyler](/assets/Headshots/Chantelle-Tyler__FillWzUwMDgsMzMzOV0.jpg)
Chantelle Tyler has joined the McCaw Lewis whānau as a Law Clerk predominantly with the Workplace Law team. Chantelle graduated from Te Piringa - Faculty of Law at Waikato and is now undertaking her Professional Studies.