Vicky Martin promoted to partner, strengthening leading Wills + Estates practice

Thynne + Macartney has strengthened the firm’s leading Wills + Estates group with the promotion of Vicky Martin to partner from 1 July.

Vicky has over 20 years’ Wills and estate experience and manages all aspects of estate planning, administration and litigation, including advising on complex succession plans and trusts. She is recognised by Doyle’s Guide for her expertise in estate litigation.

Vicky joined Thynne + Macartney’s Wills + Estates group as an associate in 2020 and was promoted to special counsel in 2024. Her non-traditional pathway to partner includes various legal and non-legal roles that culminated in her admission to the profession in 2017.

Leader of Thynne + Macartney’s Wills + Estates group, Ashleigh Poole, said of Vicky’s promotion, “I am extremely proud to see Vicky join the partnership and move into a leadership role within the Wills + Estates group. She is an exceptional Wills, estate and succession planning practitioner and capable litigator, and this promotion is a reflection of the dedication and steady guidance she provides her clients and junior members of the firm.”

Along with Vicky’s addition to the partnership, three lawyers across our offices in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba will advance to more senior positions on 1 July this year.

Full list of 2026 mid-year promotions:

• Vicky Martin (Wills + Estates) to Partner in Brisbane
• Phoebe Wallis (Agriculture) to Senior Associate in Toowoomba
• Chanveer Singh (Maritime + Transport) to Associate in Cairns
• Katie Wagner (Planning + Environment) to Associate in Brisbane.

Commenting on this year’s promotions, Chairman of Partners Alex Ramsey said, “Our promotions recognise the growth and accomplishments of each individual throughout their respective career journeys. We are fortunate to play a formative role in the careers of many of our people, including Phoebe and Katie who joined the firm as law clerks, and Chanveer who will celebrate 10 years in our Maritime + Transport team later this year. We have also celebrated the achievements of many T+M alumni over the past year and remain committed to building the profession in Queensland.”

The elevation of Vicky to partner brings the firm’s partnership total to 18.

About Vicky Martin

Vicky is an experienced estates and succession planning practitioner and Partner in our Wills + Estates group. She advises families and individuals on all facets of estate planning, administration, litigation and trusts and is known for her compassionate and pragmatic approach with a focus on efficient and effective outcomes. Drawing on more than 30 years’ experience working in legal and non-legal roles, Vicky has the knowledge and skills to interpret the complexities of the relevant legislation and deliver positive outcomes for her clients.

About Phoebe Wallis

Phoebe works with rural families, landholders, individuals and businesses, advising on rural enterprise acquisitions and sales, succession planning and land access negotiations for resource and renewable energy projects. Growing up in central Queensland, Phoebe’s interest in agriculture was sparked by her family’s rural connections. Her understanding of the Australian agricultural sector, together with her network across the industry, supports her in advising clients on practical and commercial issues. Phoebe is a fifth-generation lawyer of her family tracing back the great firm of Wright, Wright & Condie in Mackay and her father undertook his articles at Thynne + Macartney.

About Chanveer Singh

Chanveer has over 12 years’ experience advising shipowners, operators and insurers in relation to transport and maritime related matters and with general commercial work unique to the maritime sector. He is a highly experienced correspondent for members of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs and has been involved in all aspects of P&I correspondent work and advising other liability and hull insurers on maritime issues.

About Katie Wagner

Katie is a talented planning and environment Associate with 7 years’ experience acting on behalf of local government, property developers and investors on complex and high-profile matters in Queensland. Since joining the Planning + Environment group as a law clerk in 2019, Katie has developed expertise across a broad range of planning, development and heritage issues, including regular appearances before the Planning and Environment Court.