Hicksons Lawyers says Persia Navidi has joined as Partner, as the commercial law firm expands into climate and cyber risk legal and advisory services.

Ms Navidi focuses particularly on risks relating to climate change including the management of litigation and cybersecurity.

She specialises in financial lines, providing coverage advice and acting in the defence of insureds in claims arising out of directors’ and officers’, and professional indemnity insurance policies.

“As the management of risk related to climate and cybersecurity becomes increasingly pressing for company directors and insurers, Hicksons is responding to evolving client demand by expanding its legal and advisory services,” Managing Partner Stewart Cameron said.

“[She] is highly regarded as an expert in insurance, climate and cybersecurity risk law, and has worked with leading Australian and global insurers.”

Ms Navidi joins from HWL Ebsworth, having previously worked at Norton Rose Fulbright and Lander & Rogers.