Law firm McCabe Curwood has appointed Benjamin Karalus as Principal of its new office in Melbourne.

Mr Karalus will lead a team of seven insurance law specialists.

“Melbourne is the first port of call in our plans for a national expansion.” Managing Principal Andrew Lacey said.

“It is an important economic centre for our clients, and we are pleased to offer a permanent on-the-ground solution for Victoria.

“We are growing across all areas of business – insurance and commercial – but want to make sure we are building for the right reasons and with the right people.”

Mr Karalus was most recently a partner with TurksLegal.

Priya Paquet, another former TurksLegal partner, has joined McCabe Curwood’s office in Sydney in a similar role.