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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
Lisa Taliadoros is the head of the intellectual property practice in Australia and brings nearly 20 years of experience navigating high-value IP disputes involving patents, copyrights and trademarks. She is particularly known for her expertise in complex, multijurisdictional patent litigation before the Federal Court of Australia, where she has represented clients from a broad spectrum of industries, including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotechnology, mining and construction.
Her impressive track record includes acting in two landmark High Court of Australia decisions: one concerning the scope of patent protection for Myriad’s BRCA1 breast cancer gene patents and another for Sanofi’s leflunomide patent related to treatments for skin disorders and arthritic conditions. Taliadoros has also advised and represented major multinational pharmaceutical companies in matters involving patents for new compounds, biologics, biosimilars, drug formulations, delivery devices, dental technology and innovative treatment methods. Beyond pharmaceuticals, her experience extends to patents for mining tools, deep water drilling technologies and advanced building systems.
Taliadoros is an active member of the Intellectual Property Law Subcommittee of the Law Council of Australia. Before her legal career, she was a scientist at CSIRO and the Centenary Institute, working on vaccine development and autoimmune disease research. Taliadoros is also the partner-in-charge of Jones Day’s Melbourne office and serves as the firm’s inclusion and advancement partner for Australia.
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Lisa Taliadoros
Partner-in-Charge, Melbourne and Head of Intellectual Property Jones Day
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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
1988–1998
2014–2023
Present
2024
2025
1998: Completed Bachelor of Science (BSc), Monash University
1996: Earned Graduate Diploma in Science, University of Sydney
1998: Received Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of New South Wales
1988–1998
2014–2023: Recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia for outstanding work in Biotechnology Law and Intellectual Property Law
2019: Recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific for being “very thoughtful, detail-oriented and she really analyses issues deeply”
2014–2023
Consistently ranked as a top professional in the IAM Patent 1000 — The World's Leading Patent Practitioners since 2015
Recommended for IP Law by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific since 2016 Named Patent Star — Australia and listed among the Top 250 Women in IP by IP STARS
Present
Senior Vice President, Account Executive at Aon
2024
Appointed Manager, Management Liability and Crime
2025
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
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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.