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  • | 1 July 2026

Sydney Office Bolsters Corporate Practice with New Lateral Partner Hire George Halikiotis

Peter Doraisamy
Aaran Johnson

PDLegal is pleased to announce that George Halikiotis has joined the firm’s Sydney office as Partner, bringing more than 25 years of specialist legal experience in corporate and commercial matters.

George has joined the firm’s Sydney office from a leading Australian law firm, where he advised high-net-worth individuals, business owners, boutique capital and corporate advisory firms, SMEs, financial planning practices and other private clients on the protection and transfer of wealth across borders and generations and other significant corporate transactions.

“We are delighted to welcome George to our Sydney office. His depth of experience and trusted reputation across corporate advisory, succession planning and private wealth matters will be a valuable addition to our team and to our clients in Australia and the wider region,” commented Aaran Johnson, Managing Partner, PDLegal Australia.

Peter Doraisamy, Group Managing Partner, noted “George’s appointment strengthens PDLegal’s corporate and commercial capabilities in Australia and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to supporting clients with sophisticated, practical and commercially focused legal advice in Australia and across the region.”

George’s professional journey spans senior roles in private practice and the banking sector, where he successfully manages complex cross-border transactions.

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With integrated offices in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia and extended reach through our China, India, and Vietnam Desks, PDLegal is a regional law firm that provides local and international clients seamless support across Southeast Asia and the wider Asia Pacific region.

Peter Doraisamy
Aaran Johnson
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