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“My strongest professional quality is my ability to build trust and long-term relationships, whether with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
Elizabeth Carroll is an award-winning lawyer with over 25 years of experience in public and administrative law. She joined Holding Redlich in 2021 when the firm established its Canberra office and was appointed managing partner in 2024, being one of the first women to do so in the firm's history.
Elizabeth leads with a focus on service and innovation and continuously empowers her team to deliver strategic legal solutions tailored to the needs of Commonwealth clients. Under her leadership, the Canberra office has experienced significant growth with the addition of two new partners and their teams, the firm’s appointment to all five areas of law on the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel, and, most recently, a corporate partnership with the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT.
Elizabeth is inspired by the wonderful women lawyers who came before her and contributes to others by building on these achievements through her establishment of the Legal Circles Mentoring Program, operating for over a decade, and as a mentor in Holding Redlich’s own program. Drawing on her experience as a registered yoga teacher, she has sought to shift the narrative on mental health in the profession, supporting mindful approaches to legal practice.
Level 5, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT 2601
+61 2 5115 1601
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Elizabeth Carroll
Managing Partner – ACT Holding Redlich
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“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
2020
2021
2024
2025
Present
Appointed as President of the ACT Law Society
Awarded General Counsel of the Year and Government Lawyer of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards
2020
Joined Holding Redlich as Partner
2021
Appointed as Holding Redlich’s Managing Partner for ACT
Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading lawyer in Canberra for Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency
2024
Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading lawyer in Canberra for Intellectual Property and TMT
2025
Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Nelson Building Society since 2020
Partner, Commercial Team at Saunders Robinson Brown since 2021
Independent Board Member of the New Zealand Law Society
Member of the People and Culture Committee at the New Zealand Law Society
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
A significant part of his focus today is staying ahead of regulatory change while maintaining a seamless client experience. He tracks updates from regulators and lenders closely and works with his teams to adjust systems as needed.
“My approach to my role and my career has always been rooted in passion, focus, and a relentless pursuit of excellence,” he says. “I’ve never been driven solely by profit or business metrics. I believe in hiring great talent, trusting them, and pushing boundaries because innovation doesn’t come from playing it safe.”
His experience isn’t limited to Canada. Ibrahim has worked in the US and UAE, which shaped his global perspective and comfort with adapting to different markets. He thrives on risk, viewing setbacks as stepping stones to progress.
“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made,” he adds.
That outlook continues to guide his work and reflects his broader goal of helping move the industry forward. Through his brokerage, lending company, and legal services, Ibrahim is focused on creating long-term value for his clients, his teams, and others working in the field.