Keypoint is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Goatcher as Consulting Principal, marking the firm’s second lateral hire for 2026. Andrew joins Keypoint from specialist intellectual property firm Wrays, bringing more than three decades of experience in complex commercial litigation and intellectual property law.
Andrew is an accomplished senior lawyer with an outstanding record advising and acting in high-stakes disputes involving patents, registered designs, trade marks and copyright, as well as matters involving allegations of misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law. His clients are across a range of industries including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, fashion, automotive, food and electronics.
“Andrew’s depth of expertise in intellectual property and commercial disputes, along with his strong reputation in the market, makes him a tremendous addition to Keypoint,” said Warren Kalinko, CEO. “We are delighted to welcome him as our second Consulting Principal this year, further strengthening our capability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.”
Andrew’s distinguished career includes senior roles and partnerships with leading Australian firms including Griffith Hack, Cornwall Stodart and Allens. He is recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia and Doyle’s Guide for his proficiency in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters and has served as President of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ).
Speaking about his appointment, Andrew stated:
“I am delighted to be joining the team at Keypoint Law where I look forward to working with a number of highly experienced and skilled colleagues in providing commercial advice to our clients and providing them with considered solutions tailored to fit their legal problems and particular circumstances.”
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