Gilchrist Connell has promoted workplace and insurance law expert Sarah Wood from special counsel to principal, effective in the New Year. 

Wood is known in the workplace relations & safety and insurance industries as a skilled advisor and litigator with excellent technical skills, a deep understanding of her clients' needs, and provision of pragmatic and expeditious advice.

Commenting on the appointment, Gilchrist Connell managing principal Richard Wood said: “We're really delighted to announce this news – Sarah is a true leader and held in excellent regard by clients across the insurance industry as well as in the business community – and of course, by us.

“Sarah is also a strong advocate for women in the workforce, an exceptional mentor to our junior lawyers, and a really good person to be around. Sarah's appointment and guidance through our current growth phase and beyond is exactly what we need for the firm’s continuing success.”

The promotion will essentially be a formality as Wood has been managing the firm's workplace law/employment practices liability practice in Sydney since her arrival.