At Fordham, we recognise that leadership is built over time - through commitment, curiosity, and a genuine desire to create impact for clients and colleagues. Today, we’re proud to celebrate a group of individuals whose promotions reflect these qualities and more.
These appointments acknowledge not only their deep technical capability, but also their contribution to our culture: one that values thoughtful insight, ambition grounded in integrity, and a steadfast focus on helping our clients realise their potential.
Partner promotions
Our newly appointed Partners exemplify the leadership and strategic thinking that underpin Fordham’s approach to client service.
Danielle Zavone
Danielle’s promotion to Partner recognises her continued commitment to delivering clear, commercially astute advice with genuine empathy. She is highly regarded for bringing clarity to complex matters and building strong client relationships. Through her leadership within the Sydney team, Danielle continues to make meaningful and lasting contributions to the firm.
David Hinchey
David’s promotion to Partner reflects both his technical strength and his ability to bring clear thinking and decisive insight to fast‑growing businesses. He is known for his measured leadership style, his commitment to guiding business owners through complex commercial decisions, and his strong contribution to his team’s continued momentum.
Associate Partner promotions
Our new Associate Partners represent the next generation of Fordham leadership - people who combine specialist expertise with a genuine drive to help clients thrive. Congratulations to Jacob Wines, Pavel Nagorny, Paul Nesbitt and Simar Kakkar who have all been promoted to Associate Partner.
These individuals demonstrate what it means to lead with purpose. We congratulate each of them on this important milestone in their career and look forward to the continued impact they will make to our clients and across our business.

