AF Legal Group Limited announced to the ASX on the 19 October 2022 that it had entered into an agreement to merge with GTC Legal Group to create one of the largest personal services legal firms in Australia. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and shareholder approval. The Company also announced that as part of the transaction there would be a renewal of the Board.

As part of that process the Board has appointed Mr. Peter Johns, Founder and Investment Officer of Westferry Investment Group, as a director, effective 15th November 2022. As a fund manager and former lawyer, Peter brings more than 20 years of commercial and legal experience. Westferry is a substantial Shareholder of the Company.

Further to this appointment, Executive Director Grant Dearlove announces his retirement from the Board at completion of the company's AGM on 14th November 2022 and will not stand for re- election. Grant will continue in his current consulting role with the company including as Legal Practice Director. The Company uses the services of Automic Group for Company Secretarial services and advice, and wishes to advise that Ms. Priyamvada (Pia) Rasal has been appointed as Company Secretary, effective immediately.

Over 12 years Pia has managed a portfolio of private companies, ASX listed entities and non-profit organizations in governance, corporate secretarial and legal roles. Ms. Maggie Niewidok has advised of her resignation from Automic, and will step down as Company Secretary of AFL, to pursue a role in private legal practice.