Moray & Agnew is pleased to welcome Russell Krupp and Sam Lawson as Partners in the firm’s Melbourne Corporate & Commercial Team, further strengthening its corporate and commercial offering in Victoria.

Russell has over 20 years of experience across both public and private sectors. He is one of only six accredited specialists in tax law in Victoria, as well as being a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor. Russell’s practice focuses on commercial and tax law, with particular expertise in complex tax and duty advice for private clients, high-net-worth individuals, and family groups.

Sam is a highly experienced Commercial Partner, with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, investments and fundraising, joint ventures, technology contracting, corporate governance and broader business advisory matters. Sam has practised at other leading firms in Australia and the United Kingdom as well as in-house as general counsel of Sigma Healthcare Limited. He has extensive mid‑market transactional work experience guiding founders, investors and business leaders through complex and strategic legal challenges.

Bill Papastergiadis OAM, Managing Partner of our Melbourne office says “These appointments reflect Moray & Agnew’s continued commitment to invest in high calibre partners who bring both expertise and practical insight. Russell and Sam further enhance our ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of their businesses and we are excited that they are both joining us.”

Ian Denham, National Managing Partner agrees saying “Russell and Sam are outstanding additions. Their combined technical depth, commercial judgement and client‑focused approach add immediate value for our clients and teams, further solidifying our place in the commercial legal market.”

Russell says “Joining the Moray & Agnew partnership presents an exciting opportunity to integrate my tax and commercial practice within a firm known for its technical excellence and national reach. From the outset, I have been struck by how well managed the firm is and by the sophistication of its systems, which clearly support both its people and its clients. I look forward to working alongside the Melbourne team to help our clients navigate the increasingly complex intersection of commercial strategy and tax law, ensuring they achieve both their immediate business goals and long-term succession objectives.”

Sam adds “I am really excited to be joining Moray & Agnew. The culture of the firm was a key drawcard for me. There is a real depth to all the teams, full of people who are easy to deal with and great at what they do. I know it will be a great place to work and an excellent fit for my clients and the transactions I work on.”