U.K.-headquartered Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has bolstered its Australian construction team with the hire of a senior associate from Herbert Smith Freehills, who is joining the global firm as a partner.

Michael Debney, who will join HFW's Melbourne office, advises contractors, financiers and owners on all aspects of project development and implementation and has more than a decade of experience in industry in senior legal and commercial roles in Australia, England and the Middle East.