Michael Andersen

Lawyer

Attracted to Trilby Misso’s reputation for genuinely helping ordinary Queenslanders, Michael joined the team in 2007. Michael is a member of both the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance, boasts scholarly achievements including a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma PLEAT, and has proven himself top-notch in the provision of quality legal assistance. With the help of a solid in-house team comprising of a paralegal, secretary and administrative assistant, Michael works hard to ensure his clients achieve extraordinary results. Outside the office, Michael also holds four National Powerlifting records which he has held since 1998.

For any queries you may have,
Michael can be contacted by email

 

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Michael Broughton

Principal Lawyer

Michael has been a member of the Trilby Misso team since 2001.  He manages and mentors a team of lawyers that focus on a particular category of claim within our specialist area of practice. He and his team are committed to achieving the best outcomes for their clients, and are highly skilled in their area of law. He recently assisted with the settlement of claims relating to two of Queensland’s most widely publicised cases within our area of practice. Michael has a Bachelor of Laws and is a member of the Queensland Law Society and the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

For any queries you may have,
Michael can be contacted by email

Kiran Christianson

Lawyer

Kiran joined the Trilby Misso team in May 2009, and has successfully completed a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Kiran is dedicated to achieving the best results for her clients every time. The team that assists Kiran consists of a paralegal, secretary and administration assistant.

Kiran also maintains an active involvement in the industry through memberships with the Queensland Law Society, Australian Lawyers Alliance, Women Lawyers Association (QLD) and Young Lawyers Association.

For any queries you may have,
Kiran can be contacted by email

Aaron Clark

Lawyer

Aaron joined the Trilby Misso Team in April 2010 having worked in this area of law for over two years acting for both insurers and plaintiffs in that time. His knowledge of both sides brings an insight into how to achieve the best outcome possible for his clients. He holds a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and maintains an active interest through his membership of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and the Queensland Law Society. Aaron is assisted in his day-to-day activities by a paralegal, secretary and administrative assistant.

For any queries you may have,
Aaron can be contacted by email

 

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Robyn Davies

Managing Lawyer

Job satisfaction for Robyn is about helping to make a difference in the lives of the clients she represents. Armed with years of legal experience and graduating with a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, as well as post graduate Diplomas in Legal Practice and in Education, Robyn is not one to do anything by halves. Robyn was an English teacher prior to becoming a lawyer, which may explain her interest in making the language of the law more simple and accessible to everyone. Robyn is also a member of both the Queensland Law Society, Women Lawyers Association (Queensland) and Australian Lawyers Alliance, and is assisted by her team of a paralegal, two secretaries and an administrative assistant.

For any queries you may have,
Robyn can be contacted by email

Peter Hall

Principal Lawyer

Peter has been working at Trilby Misso since 2002.  He manages and mentors a team of lawyers with expertise in our specialist area of practice, and a passion for achieving the best results for our clients. Peter's commitment to safeguarding the rights of individuals extends beyond the office. He is a committee member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and is the chair of an industry group representing the interests of claimants that liaises with insurance companies and an insurance industry commission on a regular basis. Peter is also a member of the Queensland Law Society.

For any queries you may have,
Peter can be contacted by email

Kylie Hughes

Lawyer

Kylie has been involved in our specialist area of law since 2006. As a mother of three children she is very empathetic toward working parents who find themselves in traumatic circumstances; and well aware of the impact these circumstances can have, both in the home and in the workplace. She maintains an active involvement in the legal industry through memberships with the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance, and is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for her clients.

For any queries you may have,
Kylie can be contacted by email

 

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Paul Jones

Managing Law Clerk

Paul has nine years of experience within the Queensland legal system via the Department of Justice & Attorney General and the Queensland Police Service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice and is due to complete a Bachelor of Laws in November 2010. Paul has gained additional insight into the law through working in various legal practices in London.

As an active member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and the Queensland Law Society, Paul enjoys the challenge of ensuring that clients have access to justice and are aware of their rights.

For any queries you may have,
Paul can be contacted by email

Gillian McKnight

Lawyer

Gillian joined the Trilby Misso team in March 2006 and has moved her way up the ranks of the firm. With a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Business (Communication) and a Graduate Diploma of Law, Gillian maintains an active involvement in the industry through memberships with the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance. Like everyone at Trilby Misso, she puts 100% effort into achieving the best results for her clients.

For any queries you may have,
Gillian can be contacted by email

Kathryn MacDonell

Managing Lawyer

Kathryn is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. Her scholarly achievements include obtaining a Bachelor of Laws and Associate Diploma of Business. Kathryn’s current industry involvement includes membership with the Women Lawyers Association (Qld) and the Australian Lawyers Alliance. She has been a highly valued Trilby Misso team player since 2001, and is assisted by a paralegal, secretary and administrative assistant.

Kathryn is currently on maternity leave.

 

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Kavita Maharaj

Lawyer

Previously a New Zealand neighbour, Trilby Misso is fortunate Kavita made the move across the Tasman in January 2005. With a wealth of expertise, including a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce, Kavita has committed herself to helping ordinary Queenslanders achieve extraordinary results in all things legal. Now also a member of the Queensland Law Society, Australian Lawyers Alliance, Young Lawyers Association and Women Lawyers Association (Qld); Kavita is assisted by a paralegal, secretary and administrative assistant.

For any queries you may have,
Kavita can be contacted by email

Amy Marr

Lawyer

Making a difference in her clients' lives is what Amy regards as the best part of her job. Joining Trilby Misso in 2006, Amy has proved a motivating force, bringing dedication, enthusiasm and passion to the office. Amy believes she is fortunate to be in a position in which she can help people everyday, and is assisted by her in-house team of a paralegal, secretary and administration assistant. With a Bachelor of Laws, Amy keeps active in the legal industry with memberships and involvement in the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance.

For any queries you may have,
Amy can be contacted by email

Sarah Reid

Lawyer

Sarah joined the Trilby Misso team in April 2010, and has worked in our specialist area of law since 2008. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. She maintains an active involvement in the industry as a member of the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance. Sarah is committed to achieving the best outcome every time and this is displayed through her energy and enthusiasm for all her clients. Sarah is mentored by a Managing Lawyer, and is supported by a team which consists of a Paralegal, Senior Secretary, Secretary and Administration Assistant.

For any queries you may have,
Sarah can be contacted by email

 

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Lisa Rennie

Principal Lawyer

Lisa has had a long involvement in all aspects of our specialist area of practice, and a strong empathy with people who seek justice through the legal system for the suffering they have endured. She enjoys helping people pursue their legal rights through the maze of complex laws. Lisa joined Trilby Misso in mid 2004 and is the firm’s Best Practice Advisor. She also manages and mentors a team of lawyers and undertakes claims within her own portfolio. She has a Bachelor of Laws and International Business, and is a member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, Queensland Law Society and Women Lawyers Association (Qld). Lisa keeps on top of her knowledge base with active participation in the industry associations.

For any queries you may have, Lisa can be contacted by email

Jaswant Sandhu

Managing Lawyer

Having been with Trilby Misso since 2006, and with practical legal experience dating back to 2000, Jaswant is ready for anything, having seen many different legal scenarios played out during her years of practice. With a Bachelor of both Laws and Justice Administration, Jaswant consistently proves herself as a knowledgeable team player willing to go to extraordinary lengths to assist her clients and fellow Trilby Misso team members. Helping her to maintain tabs on current industry news is her membership with the Queensland Law Society, Australian Lawyers Alliance and Women Lawyers Association (Qld), while day-to-day assistance is provided by a paralegal, secretary and an administrative assistant.

For any queries you may have,
Jaswant can be contacted by email

Tran Truong

Lawyer

Tran graduated with a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of International Business and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and has worked in our specialty area of law since 2006. With extensive links to the Vietnamese community, and being fluent in the language, Tran’s services are often invaluable in assisting members of the Vietnamese community who are disadvantaged by language and cultural barriers. Tran is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for all of her clients and maintains an active involvement in the industry through memberships with the Queensland Law Society and Australian Lawyers Alliance.

For any queries you may have,
Tran can be contacted by email

 

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Rachel Willmott

Lawyer

Rachel joined the Trilby Misso team in 2005. She attained a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Justice in 2009 and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2010. Her experience includes over five years of experience in our specialised area.

She is a member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, Queensland law Society, Women Lawyer's Association (QLD) and Young Lawyers Association.

Rachel is dedicated to assisting clients to understand the various complexities of the law and to providing legal advice to those who truly need it but cannot afford it.

For any queries you may have,
Rachel can be contacted by email

Renee Zackeresen

Lawyer

Joining Trilby Misso in 2005, Renee enjoys the continual learning curve the legal profession presents, and works to ensure her clients benefit from any new legal provisions handed down. She also manages our legal knowledgebase and assists in developing new precedents upon changes in legislation. As a Lawyer, Renee is dedicated to achieving the right outcome for her clients. Renee is assisted by her team, which comprises a paralegal, secretary and administrative assistant. She is also a member of the Queensland Law Society, Women Lawyers Association (Queensland) and Australian Lawyers Alliance.

For any queries you may have,
Renee can be contacted by email

Tony Hanmer

Chairman

Tony joined the board of directors in January 2008. He was previously a Senior Vice President and Director of McCann Erickson Worldwide, where he was also responsible for 29 offices in 17 countries as Regional Director Asia and South Pacific.

With 25 years' leadership experience, and a strong track record of acquisitions and leveraging new technologies to build competitive organisations, Tony advises Trilby Misso on strategy, marketing and research. Tony sits on boards of numerous private companies, a not-for-profit organisation and on a government board. Tony is also a member of the People and Performance Committee.

 

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Ron Higham

Non-Executive Director

Ron is an Adjunct Professor of Valuation with the University of Queensland Business School, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Senior Associate of FINSIA. Ron is also a former partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

He holds board appointments with a number of prominent Queensland private companies and undertakes private consulting on shareholder value and financial strategy. He has been a director of Trilby Misso since January 2008 an is an integral part of our Audit and Risk Committee.

Hayden Stephens

Executive Director

Hayden was appointed to the Board of Trilby Misso as Executive Director in August 2010. Hayden is also currently a member of the National Executive at Slater and Gordon and General Manager for specialised areas of practice in NSW, ACT and Queensland. His positions of responsibility encompass roles such as convenor of the Operating Capital Management working group at Slater and Gordon and member of our Audit and Risk Committee at Trilby Misso.

With Slater and Gordon since 1993, Hayden was instrumental in the rapid growth of the Slater and Gordon Perth practice and has also worked in the Major Projects department assisting with the resolution of claims for people in class action litigation. Hayden completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at Monash University and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1994, and the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1999.

Graeme McFadyen

Chief Executive Officer

Graeme joined Trilby Misso in December 2004. Prior to becoming a part of our team, he had a wealth of experience as a professional manager, and had been managing other law firms since 1994.

Graeme is a past president of the Queensland division of the Australian Legal Practice Management Association and is a regular speaker at practice management seminars. Graeme is also a regular contributor to articles on practice management in the Queensland Law Society's Proctor magazine.

 

 

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Neil Fitzpatrick

Chief Financial Officer

Prior to joining Trilby Misso, Neil had 10 years experience in the management of law firms. He has also held senior executive positions in the Northern Territory Treasury, Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services and Queensland Health. Neil has accounting qualifications, a Master of Management (majoring in change management and strategic leadership) and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In addition to being our Chief Financial Officer, Neil is Company Secretary and Ethics Officer.

Michael Broughton

Principal Lawyer

Michael has been a member of the Trilby Misso team since 2001.  He manages and mentors a team of lawyers that focus on a particular category of claim within our specialist area of practice. He and his team are committed to achieving the best outcomes for their clients, and are highly skilled in their area of law. He recently assisted with the settlement of claims relating to two of Queensland’s most widely publicised cases within our area of practice. Michael has a Bachelor of Laws and is a member of the Queensland Law Society and the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

Luke Short

Principal Lawyer

Luke manages our Lawyer Network by promoting the cross referral of work between member firms ensuring prospective clients can be serviced to the highest standard.

He is actively involved in acquisitions of new business and takes a keen interest in financial analysis and financial reporting. Luke is currently enrolled in an MBA program.

 

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Daniel Buchanan

IT Manager

Daniel joined Trilby Misso in December 2007. Prior to this he completed a Bachelor in IT and worked for a Brisbane based IT firm. Since joining the team Daniel has and continues to deliver innovative projects and outstanding IT services.

Daniel has also achieved ITIL and Prince2 Practitioner certifications. As part of the Senior Management Team, Daniel provides experience and leadership in both an IT and Management capacity.

Katrina Haynes

HR Manager

Katrina has been employed at Trilby Misso since April 2004 and in the role of HR Manager since March 2005. Prior to this she worked as a Recruitment Consultant looking after a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from manufacturing through to professional services. Katrina possesses a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) and is a Certified Professional of the Australian Human Resources Institute. A qualified Workplace Trainer & Assessor and Workplace Health & Safety Officer, Katrina also holds membership with the Queensland Law Society. She is also a member of the People and Performance Committee.

As the HR Manager for Trilby Misso Lawyers, Katrina leads and mentors a small team of HR professionals working in close partnership with the Firm to effectively manage and develop all employees. Katrina has a proven background in leading, motivating and creating a culture that has driven the Firm to achieve its vision and goals. This has also led to the firm being recognised by many prestigious HR Awards.

Dianne Monopoli

Corporate Communications Manager

Dianne joined Trilby Misso in March 2009, bringing extensive communications experience across journalism, public relations, investor relations, publications, sponsorships, advertising and marketing obtained predominantly within the financial services sector. With roles clearly focused on client benefits and community awareness, Dianne has achieved some Australian 'firsts' which have been trendsetters in communication, from infomercials to online investor documentation.

A believer in 'giving back' to the community, she enjoys working with her colleagues in achieving justice for Trilby Misso clients as well as mentoring aspiring young communicators.

Dianne holds a Master of Professional Communication, and is a member of the Queensland Law Society and an Adjudicator for the Australasian Reporting Awards.

 

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