10 Acquisition International - Global CFO Excellence Awards 2023 May23318 Best Equal Opportunity Advocacy CFO 2023 (Australia): Magdalena Kosior-Molloy Established in 1960, Holman Webb is an award-winning full-service law firm that provides insightful advice to clients in a variety of industries. The firm’s highly accomplished COO and CFO, Magdalena Kosior-Molloy, has over 15 years of financial management experience and is recognised for her thought leadership and wise counsel. Here, we discuss Holman Webb’s services, its commitment to diversity, and Magdalena’s role in championing equal opportunity in the workplace. ith offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, Holman Webb is a dedicated commercial and insurance law firm with a comprehensive portfolio of specialist practice areas, ranging from estate planning to dispute resolution to food law. The firm’s practice groups consist of partner-led teams of experienced professionals who are accessible, available, and responsive, providing advice that is both insightful and commercial. In everything it does, Holman Webb works towards the achievement of its mission, which is to be regarded by its clients and colleagues as a trusted provider of specialist legal services. Its overarching vision is to become the law firm of choice for corporate and commercial advice and transactions, resolving commercial disputes, and defending insurance claims. Holman Webb is dedicated to achieving effective results for all its clients. It believes that this must always begin with a commitment to understanding the client’s business and their specific needs. To position its services above the rest, the firm is proud to offer excellence in several ways: Firstly, its lawyers are experienced professionals who have provided general and corporate counsel for some of Australia’s largest corporations. This means that their business acumen is sharpened and developed, enabling them to deliver truly commercial advice. On top of this, they provide realism by taking the time to get to know the client’s company, organisational culture, and management objectives. Secondly, Holman Webb understands that legal costs can be a problem for many organisations. For this reason, its teams are trained to deliver effective cost containment, equipped with accurate time recording and time management skills. The firm is also a keen advocate for alternative pricing mechanisms. Without hourly rates to worry about, clients can have more certainty about their legal costs. Thirdly, Holman Webb is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to its clients. Its lawyers have worked with IT specialists to create programmes that can help businesses manage their internal processes as well as applications that deliver information quickly and reliably. W Lastly, Holman Webb aims to build long-term relationships with its clients; many have used its services for two or three decades. To accomplish this, the firm encourages its team to work together to provide innovative solutions. Continuity of personnel is also important since it allows clients to work with the same staff members and experience consistent services. Holman Webb understands that its employees play a crucial role in its ability to deliver excellence to its clients. The firm strives to create a positive internal environment in which they can thrive, aiming to ensure that all team members are encouraged to contribute and speak up. The firm has a unique culture which is hinged on diversity. As an inclusive workplace, Holman Webb recognises and respects the traditions and beliefs of its staff. It works tirelessly to foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and part of the team. The hiring process at Holman Webb is based on its extensive diversity policy, which outlines its dedication to hiring the best person for each role regardless of disability, sex, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or any other attribute. All candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, qualifications, and abilities. To improve its recruitment and workplace practices in terms of diversity, Holman Webb seeks advice from relevant experts and representative bodies like disability support agencies and indigenous organisations. With pioneering commitment to gender equality, Holman Webb is dedicated to making sure that women are well-represented throughout the organisation, all the way up to its C-Suite and Partners. The firm has now been recognised for its actions and become a part of an elite group of organisations that are truly committed to diversity and inclusion at the highest level of management. In March 2023, Holman Webb became the first law firm in the world to achieve an Ellect Silver Star in Gender Equality. The Ellect Star acknowledges the processes it has in place to support gender
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