Celebrating 10 years with our first CEO and a new office

How everything started

Forbes Kirby opened its doors in November 2016. Our first high-profile case was acting for an accused in defending Commonwealth criminal money laundering charges, which concluded in a permanent stay of the prosecution being ordered by the District Court. (Read the decision.) From the beginning, attainment of justice shaped the way we practise law, including fighting for business owners and operators.

Ten years on, that hasn't changed, but our team has grown. We're now 15 strong (and counting), without losing the personal approach that got us here. We advise businesses and individuals who've built something of value, and want the right advice to protect, grow and pass it on to future generations. We do this by working across four practice areas: Litigation, Commercial, Estates and General Counsel. Most of our clients have been with us for years, some since the very beginning.

Our first CEO

As part of the next chapter, Daniel Weston has been appointed as the firm’s first Chief Executive Officer, a new role that marks how far the firm has grown. Daniel joined the firm as Chief of Staff and has been central to strengthening its governance, systems and operations. He brings more than two decades of financial and executive leadership across FMCG, media and professional services in Australia and New Zealand. As CEO, he leads the firm’s strategy and direction, reporting to the board and working alongside the principals.

The news has been warmly welcomed by the firm and the board:

“Daniel brings the commercial discipline and leadership experience to take Forbes Kirby into its next stage of growth. We're delighted to make this appointment.”
- Mitch Tolcon, Managing Principal

You can visit our team page to meet the rest of the firm.

A new office

To round out the year, we’re also moving. From 16 November, Forbes Kirby will be based at L6, 8 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000. The new office gives the team room to grow, and clients a better place to meet us. If you'd like to drop in and see the new office, or talk through what's next for your business, please get in touch.

Last but not least, a huge thank you

None of this would have happened without our clients. Many have trusted us with their businesses, their families and their biggest decisions for years. As we grow, the things that got us here aren’t changing:principal-level access on every matter, practical advice, transparent pricing, and a team that stays with you from start to finish. A new CEO and a new office give us more room to keep doing that well.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the firm over thepast decade. We couldn’t have built this without you.

Here’s to the next 10 years!