Thomson Playford Cutlers partner Jill Milburn has joined Duncan Cotterill's Sydney office as a banking & finance partner.

"The partners from the firm impressed me with their partnership values and collegiality. They were of high-calibre, had overseas experience, and portrayed an entrepreneurial boutique firm," she said.

Clients that have already confirmed their move to Duncan Cotterill include Volkswagen Financial Services and the State Bank of India, which Milburn advised on its acquisition financing of Chubb security businesses (A$100m).

Adrian Tembel was recently named chief executive partner.