Hayley Crigan

Hayley Crigan is a dedicated lawyer with a comprehensive background that seamlessly integrates commercial acumen with legal expertise. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce and a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne, Hayley brings a robust understanding of both business and law, enabling her to deliver insightful and pragmatic solutions to her clients. Her early career was marked by significant experiences, including a pivotal role in the in-house legal team at a leading German renewable energy company. Here, Hayley honed her skills in managing diverse commercial and construction contracts, such as Shareholder Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements. This experience cultivated her proficiency in navigating complex legal frameworks and provided her with a keen insight into the renewable energy sector. Prior to this, Hayley broadened her legal foundations through internships in the public sector with the World Health Organisation and the Victoria Law Foundation. These roles expanded her understanding of the principles driving legislative decisions, spanning state, national, and international contexts. Such exposure has enriched her capacity to approach legal issues from a multifaceted perspective. Additionally, Hayley's diverse career path included a pivotal internship at a Fortune 500 company during her commerce studies, where she applied her academic learnings practically, balancing it with successfully operating her own personal training business. This experience underscored her commitment to being well-rounded and versatile. Hayley's professional journey includes positions such as Senior Legal Counsel at EnergyAustralia and Senior Associate at Switch Legal, where she further developed her expertise and leadership in legal practice. Her tenure as a Law Clerk and Legal Coordinator at IFM Investors, coupled with an early internship at the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission, provided her with a solid grounding in legal processes and human rights considerations. Her legal education is complemented by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia and her earlier academic accomplishments at Monash University. Outside the legal field, Hayley holds qualifications as a Certified Personal Trainer and is an accomplished scuba and freediver, reflecting her commitment to personal development and wellbeing.