I have a deep understanding of commercial issues and stand with clients in crisis.
Personal summary:
Trevor Lloyd has provided strategic and legal advice for more than three decades in shipping, insurance, defence, engineering and technology. With a proven track record in negotiation, critical thinking and an intimate understanding of commercial law, he provides critical support to clients to safeguard their business.
Professional highlights:
As a commercial law practitioner Trevor has comprehensive experience in prominent and influential law firms, complemented by 10 years-plus as a managing partner (CEO). His breadth of experience covers:
- Extensive board-level involvement including with emerging and restructured businesses
- Corporate governance skills, including in foreign and international governance regimes
- Commercial familiarity with a range of industries
- Chief executive experience
- An understanding of government from both external and internal roles
- Proven ability to undertake complex negotiations, including on large projects
During an extensive career, Trevor has provided a range of services including complex strategic and legal advice on commercial negotiation and dispute resolution, change management and governance support.
He has excelled in managing partner roles of significant law firms including Rigby Cooke Lawyers, TressCox and Holding Redlich. Additionally, as a board director, his considerable exposure to diverse industries was through ThyssenKrupp of Germany, AXA, Bell Helicopter, Members Equity, Ansvar Insurance, the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority and the International Gas Transportation Company – a shipping group – during work on the North West Shelf Project.
He has also been made chairman of a computer design business, a law firm and a government working group.
In each of these contexts, Trevor has offered critical advice, particularly in relation to business management, the sale and acquisition of businesses, issues relating to defence engineering projects and human resources, tendering and contracting arrangements, and consortium relationships for substantial projects.
Notably, he was private secretary for the Commonwealth Attorney General in 1983, general counsel for the corporate regulator in the early 1990s, and for AXA Asia Pacific in the early 2000s.
Trevor holds a Bachelor of Arts in pure mathematics from the Australian National University, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Notable roles and contract negotiations
- Defence equipment, including frigates, mine hunters, hydrographic ships, helicopters, armoured vehicles and other technology for the Australian defence forces, always representing a supplier
- Infrastructure, including refinery and gas technology, the fast train project, modernisation of the MCG, the Docklands stadium in Melbourne, information technology and low-cost community housing
- Privatisation of state insurance businesses and the Victorian electricity and gas industries
- Enforcement and recovery outcomes following losses caused by mischance or fraud
Employment history
2011-present | Director, Lawyer and Commercial Adviser
2009-2011 | Rigby Cooke Lawyers | Managing Partner
Repositioned management, introducing a new senior management team, revised financial and banking arrangements, improved marketing, people management policies and a record number of new partners.
2005-2009 | TressCox Melbourne | Consultant, Partner, Managing Partner
Managed a commercial group, supporting and then as state manager. Transformed the marketing approach and financial management of the business, guiding it successfully through an economic downturn.
2001-2004 | AXA Asia Pacific | Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
Consolidated risk, compliance and audit functions and implemented Financial Services Reform and changes in Asian businesses, to facilitate Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Led team supporting mergers and acquisitions.
1996-2001 | Deacons, Dunhill Madden Butler | Partner, Chairman, Managing Partner
Managed the DMB business through a period of intense change leading to negotiation of a merger with Deacons. Negotiated defence and infrastructure projects, advised on the establishment of statutory authorities, including the VMIA and the Office of Gas Safety.
1987-1996 | Holding Redlich | Corporate Partner (from 1988)
For a start-up commercial business, advised on the establishment of the Australian Securities Commission (as General Counsel in Victoria), Australia’s first infrastructure trust, the first substantial Australian government asset sale, significant defence projects, and projects involving the construction of roads and sporting facilities.
1980-1987 | BP Australia Ltd | Management Trainee, Legal Counsel, Other Roles
Negotiator for industrial relations, mining and exploration joint ventures, projects and treasury transactions.
Board history
2012-2018 | Ansvar Insurance Ltd | Director
A specialist general insurer focussed on faith, care and heritage
Responding to significant losses from the NZ earthquakes and restructuring to leverage specialist strengths. Currently chair of the remuneration and nomination committee and a member of risk and audit committees.
2006-2017 |The AE2 Commemorative Foundation Ltd | Director
Submarine history
Input to strategy, fundraising and contract issues for a historical submarine project. Project completed and celebrated as part of ANZAC Centenary activities.
2013-2018 |Find AE1 Ltd | Director
Submarine history
Input to strategy, fundraising and contract issues. Location confirmed and initial survey completed in 2018.
2012-2016 | Rare Cancers Australia Ltd | Director
Charitable foundation improving awareness, support and treatment for Australians with rare cancers
2002-2005 | Victorian Managed Insurance Authority | Director
Government captive insurer
Enhanced risk management during a period of intense change.
2002-2004 | AXA Asia Pacific Group | Director
Financial services (various companies)
Strategic and governance roles in a range of businesses.
2002-2003 | Members Equity Ltd | Director
A bank part owned by AXA
Part of the team that successfully disposed of a part interest to the co-owner.
2001-2002 | Bell Helicopter Australia Pty Ltd | Director
Defence technology
Bid oversight for a defence project.
2006-2009 and 1999-2002 | Ability Works Australia Ltd | Director
Disability support
Assisting with strategic and regulatory issues, and continuing involvement as an adviser and mentor.
1995-1998 | Thyssen Lifts Pacific Pty Ltd | Director
Elevator manufacturer
Thyssen nominee for a successful Australian start-up business, addressing cultural change issues.
1991-1998 | Blohm + Voss Australia Pty Ltd | Director
ANZAC Frigates
Relationship oversight with contractor and Commonwealth, retaining valuable deal for German principal.
1985-1987 | International Gas Transportation Company | Director
North West Shelf Project
Bermuda-based ship owner for a gas transport project.
2014-2018 |Ansvar Insurance Ltd | Chairman
Chairman of nomination and remuneration committee of Ansvar Insurance Ltd.
2004-2007 | Port@L | Chairman
Logistics for the Port of Melbourne
Established a working group of the CEOs of government stakeholders for port, roads, rail and other infrastructure. Facilitated completion of key projects and developed a consistent strategic outlook.
1997-1998 | Graphics Computer Systems Pty Ltd | Chairman
Computer design house
Re-energised the business by renegotiating deals with stakeholders in the USA and Asia.
1997-1998 | Dunhill Madden Butler | Chairman
Prior to appointment as Managing Partner, transitioned the strategic outlook of the firm.
Qualifications
- BA (ANU) | completed 1977
- LLB (Melbourne) | completed 1979
- Legal practitioner | Victoria (admitted 1981), federal jurisdictions and other states
- FAICD | since 1998