Professional Staff
Our dedicated team have the experience to handle matters ranging in size from small personal bankruptcies to large corporate
insolvencies. Our team includes:
SANDRA CIGANDA
SENIOR MANAGER
With more than 10 years’ industry experience, Sandra has successfully worked on various corporate and personal insolvency administrations. As the current Senior Manager of O’Brien Palmer, Sandra manages the team in Sydney, and has had extensive experience in both corporate and personal insolvency matters.
Email sciganda@obp.com.au
CRAIG TINKLER
MANAGER
Craig has had almost 9 years’ experience in the corporate and personal insolvency industry. He has worked successfully on many administration appointments over the years. In
particular, he specialises in Voluntary Administrations and
Liquidations. Craig also has experience in business advisory and consultancy, commercial litigation and restructuring.
Email ctinkler@obp.com.au
MATT RIEDY
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Matt was admitted as a Chartered Accountant in March 2016 and has been part of the team at O’Brien Palmer since April 2013, bringing specialist technical knowledge to the team.
Matt has 5 years’ experience in insolvency, which has seen him become involved in both corporate and personal insolvency administrations and within numerous industries.
Matthew’s focus on technical accounting and analysis skill allows him to achieve the best results for all stakeholders.
Email mriedy@obp.com.au
ROBERT CLAPHAM
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Rob is a Supervisor at O’Brien Palmer with 8 years of
experience in Corporate and Personal Insolvency. He has a wide ranging knowledge of various types administrations,
including Voluntary Administration, Creditors Voluntary
Liquidation, Official Liquidation, Members Voluntary
Liquidation and Personal Insolvency and Debt Agreements.
Email rclapham@obp.com.au
PAUL TANNA
SUPERVISOR
Paul joined O’Brien Palmer as a Supervisor in September 2017 and has over 8 years of industry experience in both corporate and personal insolvency administrations. Paul has a degree in Business (Accounting), has been admitted as a Chartered Accountant and a member of ARITA. He has gained experience in a portfolio of external administrations including court liquidations, creditors voluntary liquidations, members voluntary liquidations, voluntary administrations, deeds of company arrangement and bankruptcies.
Email ptanna@obp.com.au
JORDAN WELDEN-ILEY
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Jordan is an admitted lawyer and has worked as a corporate advisor, specialising in corporate restructuring and turnaround management across the Australian market. Jordan has successfully worked on complex restructures and recoveries for listed companies, SME’s, and financial institutions, with experience across a diverse range of industries.
Email jwelden@obp.com.au
JUSTIN DRAGICEVIC
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Justin has recently completed his degrees in both Business Administration & Commerce (Professional Accounting) and is looking forward to commencing his career in Insolvency Administration. Justin has 3 years’ experience in a business services firm, and is about to undertake the Chartered Accounts Program to further enhance his knowledge in professional accounting.
Email jdragicevic@obp.com.au
ADRIAN FRANCO
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Adrian has recently joined O’Brien Palmer as an Insolvency Accountant. He has completed a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Accounting) and will continue his studies through the Chartered Accountants program. Adrian has 5 years of insolvency experience, working on a wide variety of matters from many different industries for both personal and corporate insolvency matters.
Email afranco@obp.com.au
ANTHONY HUGHES
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Anthony joined O’Brien Palmer in April 2017 as an Insolvency Accountant. Anthony graduated from Bond University in February 2017, with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting. He currently is currently enrolled in the Chartered Accountants Program, becoming a provisional member in July 2017.
Email ahughes@obp.com.au
ISABELLA NIEUWLAND
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Isabella recently joined the O’Brien Palmer team as an Insolvency Accountant in order to enhance her experience in corporate insolvency. Isabella has experience in Personal Insolvency, as well as both Tax and Business Advisory. Isabella is currently completing the CPA program and is set to finish the course next year, after which she intends to complete the ARITA program to further enhance her knowledge in Insolvency Accounting.
Email inieuwland@obp.com.au
DAVID VARKER
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
David joined O’Brien Palmer in August 2017 having completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University. David brings additional skills to his work in Personal and Corporate Insolvency from his experience in Taxation and Auditing. David is currently undertaking the Chartered Accountants Program.
Email dvarker@obp.com.au
DANIEL CARISTO
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Daniel has recently joined O’Brien Palmer, having previously worked in tax accounting. He aims to expand his accounting knowledge with experience in corporate insolvency. He is studying a Bachelor of Business at UTS and aims to further his education by undertaking the Chartered Accountants program and Juris Doctor upon the completion of his degree.
Email dcaristo@obp.com.au
JAY TAYLOR
INSOLVENCY ACCOUNTANT
Jay recently joined O’Brien Palmer having a particular interest in business rehabilitation. He recently completed his studies in Commerce & Business at the University of Newcastle and intends to commence his program of studies with the CAANZ in 2018.
Email jtaylor@obp.com.au