Gilbert +Tobin is pleased to welcome Ross Phillipson as a partner in the firm’s Technology and Digital Group. With over two decades of experience in cyber security resilience, governance, risk management and incident response, Ross is widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost cyber risk lawyers.
Ross brings unparalleled technical depth, operational experience and commercial insight across the full spectrum of cyber security, data protection and digital risk. His proven ability to translate complex cyber and resilience requirements into practical strategies strengthens G+T’s market-leading capability in advising Australian businesses on digital risk and resilience.
Ross has a strong track record advising clients across critical infrastructure, financial services, energy, mining and resources, technology and health sectors, helping them navigate complex cyber risks and security challenges with clarity and commercial insight. He will lead a highly experienced team helping clients navigate complex cyber security, data protection and digital risk challenges.
His appointment reinforces the firm’s position as the leading firm for technology-driven legal work and further strengthens our ability to provide multi-disciplinary support across transactions, compliance, regulatory engagement, governance and cyber incident response.
Chairman Danny Gilbert said:
Cyber risk has never been more pressing and Ross is one of the country’s leading advisers in helping organisations respond to those challenges. His deep knowledge of cyber, privacy and critical infrastructure law, together with his global experience, will be an enormous asset to our clients.
Commenting on his appointment, Ross Phillipson said:
I’m delighted to be joining Gilbert + Tobin, a firm recognised for its leadership and innovation, at a time when cyber security and digital resilience are more critical than ever. G+T’s market-leading platform offers an opportunity to support clients in strengthening their governance, systems and risk management.
