Upon election Janine said "I am energised to take on this role and to have the support of the firm in doing so. I am looking forward to working with our Chief Executive, Andrew Poole, our Board and all our partners in driving us forward. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sarah Sinclair for her fantastic job as Chair over the past 6 years - the maximum term for our firm.”

Sarah Sinclair will continue to lead the firm’s infrastructure team, advising clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors as one of the country’s top specialists. 

Janine takes on the role of Chair in addition to her existing construction and infrastructure disputes practice and following her term as division lead from 2018-2024. Her initial term is for two years.