Insurance law firm Holman Webb Lawyers has announced Wendy MacDonnell as its new Chair.

Ms MacDonnell has served as a partner at Holman Webb for three decades in areas covering public and product liability, as well as CTP insurance.

She replaces outgoing Chairman John Wakefield, who held the role since 2013 and will continue to lead the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group.

Ms MacDonnell begins her role immediately and says she aims to build on the “fantastic legacy and platform” set by her predecessor.