McGrathNicol has appointed two new partners, Linda Smith and Michael Gray.

With these additions, the firm's total number of partners now stands at 51.

Linda Smith brings a wealth of experience to her new role in McGrathNicol's Restructuring and Advisory businesses. She is a seasoned professional in restructuring and insolvency, having led numerous high-profile restructuring projects, business reviews, and liquidations, including the appointment of Continental Coal.

Michael Gray, a respected technology specialist, joins the firm with over 15 years of experience in computer forensics, technology investigations, and electronic discovery. He has been involved in several complex IT restructuring projects and has also served as an Independent Forensic Expert in the Supreme and Federal Courts. He has been closely involved with five of the 10 Royal Commissions in the last 15 years.

"The appointment of these two new partners marks the start of a promising year for the firm. Michael and Linda are leading experts in their respective fields and have already made valuable contributions to our clients and teams," says Jason Preston, Chairman, McGrathNicol.

In addition to the partner appointments, McGrathNicol has also announced the recruitment of 25 graduates to full-time positions.