Effective 1 January 2025, Nadia Czachor will be promoted to partner in the Planning Government Infrastructure and Environment (PGIE) group, with the following lawyers also recognised for their expertise and leadership at the practice.

Partner

• Nadia Czachor - Planning Government Infrastructure and Environment  

Senior Associate  

• Jessica Crollos - Insurance

• Tara Dingle - Insurance  

• Kate Emanuel - Insurance  

The current round of promotions and appointments reflect Colin Biggers & Paisley's continued focus on core areas including insurance, construction, corporate advisory and the property industries.

Commenting on the promotions, Nick Crennan, Managing Partner, stated:  

"This round of promotions showcases the great depth and significant talent of our current group of lawyers and their dedication to our clients, colleagues and communities. We continue to invest in our industries of focus with talented people and a continued commitment to fostering excellence in the legal profession."

Nadia has over 20 years' experience as a solicitor, with extensive experience in conducting complex planning and environment litigation, as well as drafting infrastructure agreements and local planning instruments, and advising in respect of planning, environmental and local government law. She has significant experience in planning litigation and advising on planning law for both public and private sector clients.

Jessica's practice focuses exclusively on insurance and her experience includes, defending public liability, property damage and professional indemnity claims, advising on indemnity disputes and recoveries, and as part of the team defending a multimillion consumer class action. Her clients include major Australian and international insurers. 

Tara is part of the Financial Institutions Directors and Officers (D&O) team, and provides coverage advice in insurance matters, with a focus on securities class actions, claims against financial institutions and consumer class actions. She has also acted in defence of claims brought against various professionals.

Kate's experience spans D&O coverage, class actions, and disputes involving some of Australia's largest insurers and financial services providers. She is experienced in acting as coverage counsel for large insurers in complex D&O claims, including shareholder class actions and large scale corporate insolvencies in sectors ranging from banking, logistics, construction and mining. Kate also has proficiency working with faith based institutions and schools on institutional liability and child safeguarding matters.

This announcement follows the recent appointment of renowned Insurance lawyer Patrick Boardman and his team comprising of special counsel Susanna Khouri and Antonia Rose, and solicitor Ashlee Blannin. See media release.

Download Nadia Czachor's photo here. 

Download Jessica Crollos' photo here.

Download Tara Dingle's photo here.

Download Kate Emanuel's photo here. 

For more information please contact Alison Packer on + 61 466 925 744 or alison.packer@cbp.com.au.