Lisa Christo

Lisa Christo is an accomplished Associate Director with a distinguished trajectory in tax, estate planning, and commercial law. Her commitment to simplifying complex tax matters and facilitating succession planning is complemented by her affiliations with recognised bodies such as the Law Society of South Australia, the Tax Institute of Australia, Family Business Australia, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. With a passion for helping individuals, SMEs, and family businesses manage their legal affairs, Lisa has served in various board roles, including with Crime Stoppers South Australia Incorporated. Her teaching roles at the University of Adelaide highlight her dedication to education in tax law and directors' duties in collaboration with the Law Society of South Australia, as well as her contribution to the Business Law elective in the MBA program. Lisa has been honoured with the Australasian Law Awards Rising Star Award and the Behind Closed Doors NFP Emerging Leaders Scholarship. Her expertise is further evidenced by her inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia for Wealth Management and Succession Planning and Commercial law. Lisa's career has seen her hold progressive roles at NDA Law Pty Ltd, where her journey began as a lawyer before advancing to Associate, Senior Associate, and now Associate Director. Her previous experience as a Law Clerk with DMAW Lawyers and Finlaysons laid a solid foundation for her current success. Additionally, her practical insights were enhanced through her time as a vacationer focusing on R & D Incentives Tax at KPMG Australia and corporate tax at EY. With a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Adelaide, coupled with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law, Lisa's educational background underpins her adeptness in addressing her clients' diverse legal needs. Her early career experiences, including roles as a receptionist and retail assistant, add to her comprehensive understanding of client relations and business operations.