Mai Chen
Managing Partner
Mai Chen is the managing partner of Chen Palmer, Australasia’s first public law specialist firm, which she co-founded in 1994.
Leo Donnelly
Principal
Leo is a former Ombudsman from 2016-2018, and Deputy Ombudsman from 2004-2016. He brings his expertise and considerable experience in public and administrative law to Chen Palmer’s recognised leadership in the legal industry.
Anthony Hill
Special Counsel
Anthony Hill has been appointed as Special Counsel commencing on 1 February 2021. He joins Chen Palmer after 10 years as the Health and Disability Commissioner.
Marina Matthews
Principal (Education, Government Relations, Public Policy)
Marina has significant Parliamentary experience and has been a specialist advisor to several Education Ministers. She has experience in a range of public policy processes including the preparation of Cabinet papers, briefing Ministers, and preparing for Select Committees.
Antonia Di Maio
Principal Advisor
Antonia Di Maio is joining Chen Palmer as Principal Advisor on 1 February 2021. She will also be the Principal report writer for the Superdiversity Institute for Law, Policy and Business.
