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Colin Biggers & Paisley

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8281 4555

Address: Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cbp.com.au/

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24.01.2022 We are focused on continuing our support for the most vulnerable and isolated people in our community. We will be using technology to help us connect with people who are socially isolated during COVID-19. Social isolation amongst our senior citizens is becoming a serious health concern putting them at risk of suffering depression and anxiety. Our Foundation is proud to be partnering with Aurous and 4 Voices Global Limited. Through Aurous, we will participate in weekly convers...ations with a senior citizen via video conferencing. These conversations will provide a social connection for seniors who are isolated and living independently. With 4 Voices, we will support people experiencing social isolation and digital exclusion by helping them learn new digital skill, such as using Zoom or setting up an email account, thereby allowing them to stay safe and socially connected. #socialconnection #community #CBPFoundation See more

24.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Lois Bullen who was recently admitted to practice. Lois, who is a solicitor in the insurance team in our Brisbane office, is pictured below with Glen Williams who moved her admission.

24.01.2022 We recently asked our people what makes Colin Biggers & Paisley special, and a great place to work. Here's what Nick Crennan, Melissa Fenton, Marco Pedretti and Olivia Boyages had to say. It's just one of the reasons why we're listed on the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms List. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//30040-2020-s-top-25-attr

23.01.2022 Today is World Environment Day. It is a day to encourage awareness and action from governments, businesses, and the whole community for the protection of our environment. This year, the theme for World Environmental Day is #TimeForNature. Recent events, from the bushfires to the global pandemic, demonstrate our interdependence with the natural environment. It is a reminder that the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habi...table, all come from nature. We rely on nature for our health, well-being and more. Today, it is important for us to take a moment to appreciate our natural diversity and acknowledge that its time for nature. #WorldEnvironmentDay

23.01.2022 We are incredibly proud to share that we have been recognised by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) as a Top Graduate Employer. We are ranked 24 on a list of 75 employers! Our graduates shared their experience of what being a part of our program and our practice is like. They are challenged with meaningful work from day one. They work with legal experts who mentor, support and encourage them to be the best lawyer they can be. We look forward to welcoming... our 2020 Graduates to our program soon. Applications for our 2021 Sydney Graduate Program open soon. To learn more, click here: https://www.cbp.com.au/careers/graduates #graduate #employer #graduaterecruitment

23.01.2022 Today is Wear It Purple Day, and an opportunity to celebrate and support the LGBTQ community, and particularly LGBTQ Youth. We couldnt be prouder of our LGBTQ community and allies, who have come together to share their story of what inclusion and diversity means to them, and our practice. Now more than ever is a time to focus on equality, respect, understanding, the power of community, and the power of change. #WeAreTheChange #InclusionandDiversity #WearitPurpleDay #PrideinDiversity

22.01.2022 Today is World Cancer Day, a global initiative to help raise awareness, improve education and encourage people to take action to create a future without cancer. In 2020, the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation is taking action. One of the main focus areas of the Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of children. Today, we announce our commitment to make a positive change for kids diagnosed with cancer. We are partnering with The Kids Cancer Project as our major fun...draising partner for 2020. For over 25 years, The Kids Cancer Project has worked to ensure scientific innovations in the lab are progressed into accessible treatments as quickly as possible. #IAmAndIWill #ScienceSolutionsSurvival #TheKidsCancerProject

22.01.2022 Tomorrow, Todd Neal, a partner in our planning and environment team, is hitting the surf and competing in the SurfAid Manly Cup representing Colin Biggers & Paisley on the Australian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA) team. The SurfAid is a humanitarian organisation whose aim is to improve the lives of women and children in remote areas connected to us through surfing. For over 20 year’s SurfAid’s Mother and Child Health Programs have been saving lives by ensuring remote comm...unities have access to clean water and sanitation, basic healthcare, and improved nutrition. If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation, please go to SurfAid's website: https://surfaidcup.com.au/donate Best of luck to Todd and all the competitors! #SurfAidCup

21.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Ana Kolovos who was recognised as a leading Public & Product Liability Lawyer (Defendant) in Victoria in Doyle's Guide 2020. Colin Biggers & Paisley was also named as a leading Public & Product Liability Law Firm (Defendant) in Victoria.

20.01.2022 This Sunday 8 March, women from around the globe will come together to celebrate International Womens Day, and reflect upon how gender equality has changed over the years. To celebrate International Womens Day, we hosted a morning tea in each office. We had three of our inspiring women partners, Kristen Lopes, Michelle Taylor and Vanessa Kemp, speak and reflect on the 2020 theme #EachforEqual. Our speakers shared their own personal stories towards the #EachforEqual initiative, celebrating womens achievements and increasing visibility of this issues that surround inequality. We were also proud to support the work of Two Good Co, a not for profit social enterprise, providing unique granola packs to each office.

20.01.2022 Yesterday, Nick Crennan joined street vendor Marcus in Sydney and Jon Meadmore joined street vendor Rodney in Brisbane to sell copies of The Big Issue. Marcus started selling The Big Issue two years ago. During this time his life has changed considerably. He said it helped him face one of the biggest hurdles in his life and it has given him stability and peace. Thank you Marcus, Rodney and The Big Issue for the opportunity to help you make a real change to the lives of The Big Issue vendors. #VendorWeek #CEOSelling

20.01.2022 We are pleased to announce the appointments of special counsel Katherine Jones and Scott Krischock and senior associates Mark Evans and Adriana Reina. Katherine rejoins Colin Biggers & Paisley in the disputes and investigations team after four years working at a specialist dispute resolution law firm in Hong Kong. Scott joins the insurance practice in Melbourne. His practice focuses on professional indemnity claims, particularly in relation to lawyers. Mark joins the planning... and environment team in Sydney. His areas of focus include development appeals, environmental prosecutions, project documentation, biodiversity and New South Wales planning law. Adriana joins the employment and safety team in Sydney, bringing with her wide ranging experience across employment and industrial relations law. https://www.cbp.com.au//colin-biggers-paisley-announces-ap

19.01.2022 The latest Property Think Tank webinar was held last Friday. Over 120 people attended the live webinar, which saw NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler OAM provide an update on the reforms currently being implemented that seek to return confidence to consumers in residential apartment buildings in NSW. To view the webinar recording, click here: https://colinbiggersandpaisley.zoom.us//9yzJNDMa-cxor8_YLw

18.01.2022 We've engaged Dr Ian Norton from Respond Global to work with our management team and partners to implement best practice safety measures and assist our staff and clients to safely coexist with COVID-19. Dr Norton and his team have reviewed all current and proposed COVID procedures around our Return to Office program and COVIDSafe measures for our offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We'll be talking about some of their recommendations and how you can plan your response ...for the next phases of the pandemic at our Aged Care webinar this week. For more information and to register your interest, go to: https://sites-cbp.vuturevx.com//cutting-through-the-noise- To view the media release, click here: https://www.cbp.com.au//colin-biggers-paisley-aligns-with- #CBP #RespondGlobal #PandemicResponse #AgedCare #Covidsafe

18.01.2022 The Disability Services sector has been navigating the challenges around health and safety, governance and risk that come from operating in a pandemic, and all against the backdrop of an ongoing Royal Commission. To follow-on from our last webinar on the Aged Care sector, Dr Ian Norton from Respond Global will join leading legal advisor Amanda Ryding and Managing Partner, Nick Crennan, to cut through the noise and provide participants in the Disability Services sector with an... industry-level view of the key learnings, and practical operational and legal takeaways to implement. For more information and to register your interest, go to: https://sites-cbp.vuturevx.com//cutting-through-the-noise- #disability #covid19insights #webinar

17.01.2022 We would like to wish Connie Chen the best of luck in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards tonight!

17.01.2022 We are incredibly proud to announce that the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation has partnered with The Kids' Cancer Project. Their vision is to achieve a one hundred percent survival rate for children who have been diagnosed with cancer and eradicate the harmful impacts treatment can bring. To celebrate our partnership, the Foundation will be making a donation on behalf of all our people towards the matched giving appeal as The Kids' Cancer Project look to raise $1.7 million... by 31 October. To read more, click here: https://cbpfoundation.com.au//the-colin-biggers-paisley-fo

16.01.2022 Hear from lawyers in our market leading insurance team on what life is like at Colin Biggers & Paisley. Applications for our Sydney Graduate Program OPEN NOW. To learn more, click here: https://www.cbp.com.au/careers/graduates

16.01.2022 We are pleased to announce our latest round of promotions, with 11 lawyers appointed to senior positions. Effective 1 January 2021, Jane O'Neill has been promoted to partner, Alistair Boughton, Tim Coghlan, Jean-Paul Fraticelli, John McGirr and Alexandra Terrill have been promoted to special counsel and Madeleine Copley, Courtney Macdade, Natasha Messing, Maryanne Pollifrone and Nelson Ridges and have been promoted to senior associate. https://www.cbp.com.au//colin-biggers-paisley-announces-1-

14.01.2022 Our community has reached out and assisted many people in crisis from #volunteering to #probono legal advice during FY2020. From the bushfires that devastated communities, to those in need as a result of #COVID19. Together, we have supported many individuals and organisations who would have otherwise fallen through the gaps. Now, more than ever, communities are struggling financially and emotionally. We are in the unique position of being able to make a tangible difference to... the lives of vulnerable people and communities. Here are some of our highlights, the numbers. The real highlights are the ones that we can't share, the stories of people and communities we've been able to help. Whether that be access to justice for victims of crime, protecting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, or connecting with people who are socially isolated. That is our focus and why we are so proud of our role and our contribution. Thank you to everyone for contributing to, and supporting the work of the Foundation. #CBPFoundation #clientscolleaguescommunity #socialimpact

13.01.2022 Amid the surging use of buy now pay later platforms, there have been persistent calls for tighter regulation. Financial services and insurance partner Toby Blyth spoke to Harrison Astbury at savings.com.au about how tighter regulation may impact #BNPL platforms, retailers and consumers. #Creditregulation #AfterPay

12.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Andrew Murray as he celebrates his 10 year anniversary with Colin Biggers & Paisley. Andrew, who is now a partner in our Construction and Engineering team in Sydney, has developed highly specialised and extensive experience in front end construction contracts, drafting and advice. During his time with the practice, he has progressed from senior associate to special counsel to partner, and has contributed significantly to the success of the Construction group throughout this time. In 2019, Andrew also received a doctorate from the University of Sydney for his thesis on reforming the laws around expert evidence and legal professional privilege. Happy Anniversary Andrew!

12.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Elyse Di Stefano who is a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for Real Estate Law. Congratulations Elyse! https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//real-es/elyse-di-stefano #realestate #30under30 #lawyersweekly

11.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Connie Chen, Debbie Kaminskas, Megan Kavanagh, Jane O'Neill, Valentina Garcia, Morgen Kerry, Mary Kinna, Elizabeth Flatley, Dilusha Jayasekara and Linda Branton have all been selected as finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2020 across a range of categories. We wish them the best of luck for the awards, which will be live-streamed on December 10.

11.01.2022 In recognition of R U OK? Day, today we came together for a webinar with Eithne Hannan from the Centre for Corporate Health to discuss how we can all have a conversation that could change a life. With the challenges were facing during 2020, now is more important than ever to stay connected with, and support those around us by making every day R U OK? Day. #RUOK #RUOKeveryday #theresmoretosay #wellbeing https://www.ruok.org.au/

11.01.2022 This morning, Georgina Wong hosted a breakfast seminar in our Brisbane office with Dr Jon Steinberg. The seminar provided some great insight into the psychiatric consequences of trauma. Dr Steinberg shared his expert knowledge in this area with some live cases, looking at how multiple traumatic life events, relating to either childhood, family and social dynamics, workplace events or other critical incidents can cause stress related disorders.

10.01.2022 We are very proud to announce that 49 of our lawyers were recognised in the 13th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia, including Stuart Hetherington and Andrew Tulloch, who both received Lawyer of the Year Awards in Shipping & Maritime Law and Transportation Law respectively. Congratulations to everyone who is recognised. https://www.cbp.com.au//colin-biggers-paisley-recognised-i

10.01.2022 We would like to welcome our Sydney graduates for 2020! Tomorrow, they begin their first rotation as part of a 15 month Graduate Program where they will explore different practice areas and work alongside lawyers who will mentor and support them on their journey to becoming a lawyer. We wish them the best of luck as they embark on their legal career with us!... Graduate applications for our 2021 program are OPEN NOW. If you would like to learn more about the program or apply, click here: https://www.cbp.com.au/careers/graduates #graduateprogram #career

10.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2020 has recognised our expertise in a number of areas, including insurance, and for the first time, Class Actions. https://www.cbp.com.au//colin-biggers-paisley-s-legal-tale

09.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Henry Shaw, Elizabeth Flatley, Kate Macfarlane, Paris Edwards, Joshua Waters and Karell Schmitt-Virgo on their recent admission to practice. Occurring under very unconventional circumstances due to COVID-19, our young lawyers celebrated their admission in a variety of different ways, from running up to the court house, to celebrating with close friends and family over video chat. Well done Henry, Elizabeth, Kate, Paris, Joshua and Karell!

09.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Victor Borzillo and Cathryn Prowse who are finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2020. Victor, who has been listed in the Construction and Infrastructure category, is a partner in the construction and engineering team with extensive experience in the construction and major projects industries. Cathryn, who has been listed in the insurance category, is a partner and head of our insurance practice and has significant experience in litigation and dispute resolution in all Victorian and federal jurisdictions. Congratulations Victor and Cathryn! https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/partner-o//2020-finalists

09.01.2022 Our purpose as a practice is to collectively build and secure the future of our clients, colleagues and community. At the heart of our practice are our people and our culture. We are pleased to announce our latest round of promotions, with nine of our lawyers appointed to senior positions. Effective 1 July 2020, Adrian Konstantinidis and Vanessa Gulesserian have been promoted to special counsel and Andrew Girgis, Leanne Dearlove, Valentina Garcia, Isabella Johnston, Zoe Elliott, Aaron Potter and Simone Rizzuto have been promoted to senior associate. Congratulations everyone! https://www.cbp.com.au//colin-biggers-paisley-announces-ni

08.01.2022 We would like to congratulate all recipients of The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law prizes and scholarships for 2020. In particular, we are pleased to recognise Adam Wesselinoff, Arkady Vidyaev, Lucy Chee, Neal Bent, Jesse Gibson, Isabella Dias, Madeleine Goodsir, Alexander Du Maurier, Rebecca Saleme and Charlotte Haling who each received Colin Biggers & Paisley sponsored awards. https://www.notredame.edu.au//the-school-of-laws-best-and-

08.01.2022 We would like to congratulate George Hain on his recent admission to practice. George is a graduate in the Insurance team in Brisbane and joined Colin Biggers & Paisley in April this year. Congratulations George!

08.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Bailey Neate on his admission to practice last week. Bailey joined the practice in 2013 as a settlement clerk in Sydney. Since then, Bailey has worked as a receptionist, and as a paralegal in our property and insurance teams. In 2019, Bailey became a graduate working as part of our insurance team. He is pictured below with Dunstan de Souza who moved his admission.... Congratulations Bailey!

08.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Connie Chen has been listed as a finalist in the Partner of the Year category for the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2020. Over the past year, Connie has delivered outstanding results for many of her clients on a number of high-value transactions, contributing significantly to the success of both our corporate and commercial team and the China Practice. This achievement is a great reflection of Connies commitment to her clients and her colleagues, and is made all the more special with it being her first year as partner. Congratulations Connie! https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//partner-of-t/connie-chen

07.01.2022 Following the suspension of in-person hearings, we have looked at alternative ways we can continue to contribute to the judicial process whilst still ensuring the safety of our people, our clients and the health and wellbeing of the broader community generally. We have set-up Remote Court Rooms in each of our offices to ensure our legal practice is well equipped with the technology to virtually attend Court. Yesterday Rose Raniolo and Ben Rissman were involved in our first... hearing in our Melbourne offices Remote Court Room. The hearing was a contribution dispute in the Dust Diseases List of the Victorian Supreme Court and it was the first case to trial the technology. The parties uploaded an electronic court book containing all documents to be tendered as exhibits or put to witnesses, and as each document was being referred to, the document came up on screen for all parties to see. Today, they are progressing with Day 2 of the hearing from their homes. Its all running very smoothly, with minimal interruptions thus far to the running of the case. We look forward to sharing more updates of our Remote Court Rooms in action, and adapting them to meet the changing needs of the Courts.

07.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Julia Atkinson who was recently admitted to practice. Julia is part of our Employment and Safety team and our Graduate Program in Brisbane.

06.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Elyse Di Stefano who was recently named Young Lawyer of the Month by NSW Young Lawyers. NSW Young Lawyers is made up of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to give back to the legal community. Elyse has been an active member of the NSW Young Lawyers since university.

05.01.2022 Today we celebrate and recognise the International Day of Education. Education is a human right. It gives people the skills, knowledge and opportunities they need to break the cycle of poverty and build a future. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation works to protect and promote the rights of children, particularly access to education.... This week we welcomed Anna, a Year 11 student from Coonabarabran High School to our Work Experience Program. Coonabarabran is located in the Central West and North West Slopes of New South Wales, an area which is severely affected by the ongoing drought. We met Anna in August last year when five of our lawyers visited Coonabarabran with UNSWs ASPIRE Program. During our visit, Anna showed an interest in a career in law. This week, Anna spent time with our partners includingMegan Bowe, Amanda Ryding and Leanne Walker and some of our solicitors and paralegals to gain a better understanding of what its like to work in a law firm and learn about the different areas of law. Thank you everyone in our Sydney office for a memorable week. We hope you enjoyed your time with us Anna! #InternationalDayOfEducation #EducationForAll #students #volunteering #workexperience #probono

04.01.2022 This week, Chris Jones, a Partner in our Insurance practice in Melbourne, celebrated his 10 year anniversary with Colin Biggers & Paisley. Chris joined the practice as a Solicitor in the Insurance group in June 2012 when we merged with Melbourne-based insurance law firm Monahan + Rowell. In June 2019 Chris was promoted to Special Counsel and in January this year was promoted to Partner. In the last 10 years, Chris has made a significant contribution, successfully building his practice to where it is today. We would like to thank Chris for his contribution and his commitment to the success of his team and the broader practice. Happy Anniversary Chris!

04.01.2022 This week Patrick Tuohey celebrated his 10 year anniversary at Colin Biggers & Paisley. In 2004, Patrick joined as an articled clerk. After a couple of years away from the practice, Patrick returned in 2010, which is now 10 years ago. Patrick has built a strong practice in the area of professional indemnity insurance, developing many long standing professional relationships both internally and externally, whilst delivering outstanding results for his clients. Patrick is highly regarded by his peers, and works tirelessly to provide his clients with a dedicated approach. He is a collaborative and inspirational leader, who is always ready to provide encouragement and support to his team and peers. Happy Anniversary Patrick!

04.01.2022 We would like to welcome Scott Krischock as special counsel in our insurance team in Melbourne. Scotts practice focuses on professional indemnity claims, particularly in relation to lawyers. His experience extends to managing claims involving a range of professionals, such as auditors and accountants, financial advisors and construction professionals. Having practised at the Victorian Bar prior to joining Colin Biggers & Paisley, Scott has a developed a wide perspective of the litigation process, and has gained extensive experience in both insurance and commercial litigation. https://www.cbp.com.au/people/scott-krischock

03.01.2022 Today marks National Pro Bono day, a day to celebrate and recognise the work undertaken by lawyers, and say thank you! Our lawyers are providing pro bono legal advice through specialised legal clinics, research and policy analysis, legal skills workshops and strategic ligation and advocacy in our core focus areas of women, children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. During COVID-19, lawyers across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices have provided as...sistance where its really needed - at the sharp end for those individuals and organisations struggling at this time. We have been guided by our community partners in the Community Legal and NFP sector to provide access to legal assistance to those most in need. Thank you to all the lawyers in the community who are assisting vulnerable people to ensure they do not fall through the gaps. To celebrate National Pro Bono Day, the Australian Pro Bono Centre spoke to a number of law firms about how they have adapted their pro bono practices to provide advice in collaborative and innovative ways. You can read about Colin Biggers & Paisleys contribution here: https://www.probonocentre.org.au/media/pro-bono-day-2020/ #CBPFoundation #probono #legaladvice #communityimpact #communitypartners

03.01.2022 The Virtual Sydney Law Careers Fair 2020, hosted by the The Law Society of NSW, will run this Friday 3 April between 11.00 am - 2.00 pm. During that time youll be able to join the Colin Biggers & Paisley live video booth, with representatives from our practice - giving advice and guidance to help you start your law career. To find out more, click here: https://lawcareerstarter.com/lsnsw-virtual-fair-2020

03.01.2022 Last week, our Construction team in Melbourne hosted a breakfast seminar for Consult Australia as part of their popular Meet The Client series. Consult Australia are an industry association for consulting companies in the built environment sector. The guest speaker was Michel Masson, CEO of Infrastructure Victoria. Michel is pictured here with Nathan Abbott and Rachel Nicholls from Consult Australias Victorian Division.

02.01.2022 This week, Mayvis Tongia celebrates her 10 year anniversary with Colin Biggers & Paisley. For the last 10 years, Mayvis has been an integral part of our finance team, having joined the practice as Sole Credit Controller, she quickly mastered that role and became a Debt Paralegal and Credit Controller. Mayvis is now studying a Bachelor of Law part-time at QUT. We would like to congratulate Mayvis as she celebrates her 10 year anniversary with us. Happy Anniversary Mayvis!

02.01.2022 Today Leanne Walker celebrates her 10 year anniversary at Colin Biggers & Paisley. During her time at the practice, Leanne has pioneered the property disputes practice, providing clients with outstanding results. Leanne is highly regarded among her peers as a trailblazer and for creating a supportive work environment for women. Leanne provides her clients with a dedicated approach, working tirelessly to deliver results. Leanne is described by her team which includes Sian Jones, Emily Brownlee, Paris Edwards and Dearbhla Grant, as a collaborative and inspirational leader, who is always ready to encourage, advise and listen. Happy Anniversary Leanne!

02.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that our transport and logistics team, and a number of our lawyers, have been recognised in Doyles Guide 2020 for their expertise in Shipping and Aviation. In particular, our Shipping practice is ranked as a First Tier - Leading Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime Law Firm, with Stuart Hetherington listed as a preeminent lawyer and Stephen Thompson, Andrew Tulloch and Michelle Taylor all receiving individual listings. Our Aviation practice is ranked, with Andrew Tulloch listed as a preeminent lawyer and Richard Arrage is also recognised as a Transport Rising Star.

01.01.2022 We would like to wish the best of luck to Connie Chen, Debbie Kaminskas, Megan Kavanagh, Jane O'Neill, Valentina Garcia, Morgen Kerry, Mary Kinna, Elizabeth Flatley, Dilusha Jayasekara and Linda Branton in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2020 tonight.