Profile
Lillian is a member of the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team in Brisbane.
Lillian specialises in managing large scale complex litigation, particularly with claims involving multiple parties. Lillian’s emphasis is on corporate disputes, class actions, professional negligence and insurance, across most Australian jurisdictions. Lillian regularly works with litigation funders and is experienced in the structuring and conduct of externally funded litigation.
Lillian also has extensive experience advising clients in relation to right to information matters, in both federal and state jurisdictions.
Expertise
Recognition
“Lillian is very skilled and experienced in large litigation. [She] is a pleasure to work with as [she is] able to bring value to the litigation team rather than, as some solicitors do, relying solely upon counsel to apply the intellectual rigour required in commercial litigation.”
Testimonial
“Lillian Rizio is a highly practical and committed lawyer, who always runs her matters efficiently and effectively.”
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Dispute Resolution: Class Actions, 2023
“Lillian Rizio is super efficient and totally in control of her files; nothing is left to chance.”
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Dispute Resolution: Class Actions, 2024
Recognition
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Dispute Resolution: Litigation – since 2022 edition
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Dispute Resolution: Class Actions – since 2023 edition
Recent deals and media coverage
- Piper Alderman reveals 17 mid-year promos – Lawyers Weekly, 25 June 2018
- Piper Alderman makes 17 promotions – Australasian Lawyer, 24 June 2018
Memberships
- Australian Shareholders’ Association
Insights
01 July 2022
Federal Court of Australia approves its power to make future orders for class closure
Read More10 May 2022
High Court confirms use of public examination powers to investigate potential class actions
Read More09 February 2021
Clarify the claims and counterclaims in your settlement offers: Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty...
Read More16 November 2020