Celebrating Rohila Rahimi being promoted to Principal

Ro's journey with us started in 2015, shortly after Hive was founded, when she was on the lookout for a firm doing things differently. ‘When I joined Hive (nearly) ten years ago, the idea of working remotely in private practice and not time recording was almost unheard of. Hive’s courage to drive change in the legal industry has not only provided me with an incredibly inspiring environment to grow professionally, but also a truly supportive culture that allows me the flexibility to choose how I spend the hours in my day. It is wonderful to see the vision that Hive’s founders set out with being realised and continuing to grow in new and exciting ways. Being part of that journey, and now part of the leadership team helping to carry it forward, is incredibly humbling’ says Ro.

Initially playing an important role in several significant capital markets and M&A transactions, she won recognition in Legal 500 early in her career as an Associate. Ro now has an impressive legal skill-set which spans across energy matters, corporate, general commercial, contracting and projects. Her specialist expertise in electricity, gas, energy retail and renewable energy sees her assisting several major players in the Australian energy sector. In Ro’s words, ‘It is very rewarding to support clients on matters that have a positive impact, including clients who are driving the transition to a more sustainable future.’

She is an exceptionally efficient project manager, which is a trait that greatly benefits our clients, particularly those who use our HiveGC+ arrangement. She also has the knack for building strong relationships with the clients she works with.  Ro plays a valuable role by contributing to the life of Hive, our culture and strategic direction by bringing her focus and enthusiasm and finding ways we can learn, be more productive and efficient and provide value and great outcomes to our clients. She is also a generous and supportive mentor to our Early Career Hivesters. Importantly, she has also added to her family along the way!  

Andrew Brookes, Hive Principal, says ‘Ro has played a very significant role in Hive's story from start up to a mature but progressive firm. Her progression at Hive from an early career lawyer through to a Principal, and the admiration she has built with our clients, is a testament to her skill and commitment to Hive's values. She provides a shining example of what we are trying to achieve here at Hive.’

As to the future, Ro says, ‘I am thrilled to join the Principal group and continue to work with an exceptionally talented team who are always looking for, and finding, better ways to assist our clients, support our team and inspire the legal industry. I am very excited about the future direction of Hive and how we can further transform how we learn, collaborate, and deliver value with the emergence of new technologies. We are actively exploring and implementing ways to leverage technology to increase productivity, streamline workflows, and free up more space for services that deliver true value to our clients. With over 11 years of experience in value pricing and incentivising efficiency, Hive is uniquely positioned to integrate Generative AI in a way that aligns with our longstanding commitment to always prioritise what matters most to our clients and our team. I feel privileged to be part of a team that embraces challenges and pursues bold ideas to shape the future of legal services.’